Hitherto the priests had avoided mentioning the crucifixion or the resurrection of Jesus. But now, in fulfillment of their purpose, they were forced to inquire of the accused how the cure of the impotent man had been accomplished. "By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?" they asked.

Hidtil havde præsterne undgået at omtale Jesu korsfæstelse og opstandelse. Men nu var de for at nå deres mål tvunget til at spørge de anklagede, hvordan helbredelsen af den hjælpeløse mand var foregået. "Med hvilken magt eller i hvilket navn har I gjort dette?" spurgte de.