Act 4:17 | RWP | e4.org | That it spread no further ( ινα μη επ πλειον διανεμηθη ). First aorist passive subjunctive of διανεμω , to distribute with ινα μη , negative purpose. Let us threaten them ( απειλησωμεθα αυτοις ). Hortatory aorist middle subjunctive of απειλεω , old verb (note middle voice). In the N.T. only here and . That they speak henceforth to no man in this name ( μηκετ λαλειν επ τω ονοματ τουτω μηδεν ανθρωπων ). Indirect command with the infinitive and double negative ( μηκετι, μηδεν ). They will not say "Jesus," but make a slur at "this name," contemptuous use of ουτος , though they apparently do mention the name "Jesus" in verse .

‏ Acts 4:17

That it spread no further ( ινα μη επ πλειον διανεμηθη ). First aorist passive subjunctive of διανεμω, to distribute with ινα μη, negative purpose.

Let us threaten them ( απειλησωμεθα αυτοις ). Hortatory aorist middle subjunctive of απειλεω, old verb (note middle voice). In the N.T. only here and 1Pe 2:23.

That they speak henceforth to no man in this name ( μηκετ λαλειν επ τω ονοματ τουτω μηδεν ανθρωπων ). Indirect command with the infinitive and double negative ( μηκετι, μηδεν ). They will not say "Jesus," but make a slur at "this name," contemptuous use of ουτος, though they apparently do mention the name "Jesus" in verse 18.