# After further warning

The Jewish leaders again threatened to punish Peter and John.

# They were unable to find any excuse to punish them

Although the Jewish leaders threatened Peter and John, they could not find a reason to punish them without causing the people to riot.

# for what had been done

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "for what Peter and John had done" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])