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the Temple

This refers to the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem.

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In the name of Jesus

This expression here means by the authority of Jesus.

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the courtyard of the Temple

Only priests could enter the Temple, but ordinary Jews were allowed to come into this area that surrounded the Temple.

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You are the ones who told the Roman governor to kill Jesus

The Jews did this in 39:11.

turn to God

Peter is telling the Jews they must begin to obey God.

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they were very upset

The leaders had Jesus killed because they were jealous that people listened to him. They were upset now that people were still talking about him.

The number of men

This was in addition to the women and children who believed.

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rejected him

That is, they refused to believe that Jesus was the Messiah.

but there is no other way to be saved except through the power of Jesus

Jesus is the only one who has the power to save people.

to be saved

This means God will not condemn them for their sins.

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ordinary

That means Peter and John were simple fishermen.

who were uneducated

That means they did not have a formal or religious education.

had been with Jesus

The disciples had spent time with Jesus and he had taught them.