Acts 5:19

Translations

Modern

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,

Traditional

But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

Literal

But during the night an angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the jail and having brought them out, said,

Latin

Angelus autem Domini per noctem aperiens januas carceris, et educens eos, dixit:

Original

Greek

English

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,

Notes

Acts 5:19–20

The irony is that the Sadducees denied the existence of angels (23:8). However, angels appear many times in the book of Acts (see also 10:3, 7, 22; 11:13; 12:6–11, 23; 27:23–24). Luke shows God guiding his people in their ministry, using angels to carry out his purpose.

Acts 5:17–40

The apostles' successful ministry caused strong opposition (compare 4:1–3). The wealthy and powerful Sadducees controlled the temple and had a temple police force. They opposed belief in the resurrection and were determined to challenge and, if possible, prevent the apostles from sharing their message about the resurrection of Jesus. They felt their influence over the Jewish people weakening. Jealousy and bitterness led them to attack the apostles.

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter Angels Persecution

Events

Apostles arrested, put on trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Acts 16:26
Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
Psalm 34:7
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
Acts 12:7–11
Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists.
Acts 8:26
Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Get up and go south to the desert road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.”
Acts 27:23
For just last night an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood beside me
Psalm 105:17–20
He sent a man before them—Joseph, sold as a slave.
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Psalm 146:7
He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free,
Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:11
Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense.

Glossary

Angel Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Night Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Temple

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Called Angel of the Lord Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To Peter and John, While in Prison Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Peter and Other Apostles Were Delivered from Prison Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Imprisoned and Scourged; his Defense Before the Council Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Prisoners: The Apostles Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles

Acts 5:19

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