{Brought} ((8867)en). Imperfect active of ag(935c), was bringing
(leading), slowly no doubt, and solemnly. {But without violence}
(ou meta bias). Literally, not with violence. {For they feared}
(ephobounto gar). Imperfect middle, still feared, kept on
fearing. {Lest they be stoned} (m(8820)lithasth(9373)in). Negative
purpose with m(885c) (like hina m(885c)), probably with "not with
violence," though possible with "they feared." They handled the
apostles gently for fear of being stoned themselves by the
people. First aorist passive subjunctive of lithaz(935c) (from
lithos, stone), old verb to pelt with stones ( Ac 14:19  Joh
10:31-33 ).