Acts 4:5

Translations

Modern

The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

Traditional

And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

Literal

And it came to pass on the next day that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,

Latin

Factum est autem in crastinum, ut congregarentur principes eorum, et seniores, et scribæ, in Jerusalem:

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English

The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

Notes

Acts 4:1–22

Throughout the Bible, God's people often experienced persecution. God's servants often encountered hostility and opposition (Deuteronomy 30:7; 1 Kings 18:13; Nehemiah 4:1–3; Jeremiah 37–38; Matthew 23:34–37; Luke 11:49–51; 1 Thessalonians 2:14–15). Jesus was also persecuted (Luke 4:29; John 5:16). He warned his disciples to expect similar treatment (Matthew 10:23; 24:9; Mark 13:9; Luke 21:12; John 16:2). However, he promised that the Holy Spirit would provide them with strength (Acts 1:8; Luke 12:11–12; 21:15).

The book of Acts records many examples of persecution (Acts 4:3; 5:17–41; 7:54–8:3; 9:1–2; 11:19; 12:2; 13:50; 14:19; 16:19–24). But it also emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers apostles to testify in such situations (4:8–13; 6:10; 7:55). The courage of Peter and John before the hostile Jewish high council shows how Christians should face persecution with courage and power (4:20).

Theme notes and profiles

Annas and Caiaphas John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter

Events

Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30

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One day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.
Micah 2:1
Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands.
Luke 23:13
Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
Matthew 27:1–2
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
Mark 15:1
Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.
Luke 22:66
At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said,
Acts 6:12
So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin,
Luke 24:20
Our chief priests and rulers delivered Him up to the sentence of death, and they crucified Him.
Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Acts 5:34
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Caiaphas Courts and Trials Education Elder Peter, the Apostle Priesthood Ruler

Topics

Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Government: Constitutes John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Scribes: Modern: Persecuted the Christians

Acts 4:5

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