Acts 5:21

Translations

Modern

At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.

Traditional

And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

Literal

And having heard, they entered into the temple at the dawn and were teaching. Now the high priest having come, and those with him, they called together the Council—even all the senate of the sons of Israel—and they sent to the prison house to bring them.

Latin

Qui cum audissent, intraverunt diluculo in templum, et docebant. Adveniens autem princeps sacerdotum, et qui cum eo erant, convocaverunt concilium, et omnes seniores filiorum Israël: et miserunt ad carcerem ut adducerentur.

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English

At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.

Notes

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 The Jewish High Council Persecution

Events

Apostles arrested, put on trialc. AD 30

Related verses

John 8:2
Early in the morning He went back into the temple courts. All the people came to Him, and He sat down to teach them.
Luke 21:37–38
Every day Jesus taught at the temple, but every evening He went out to spend the night on the Mount of Olives.
Acts 5:17
Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out
Acts 5:27
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them.
John 18:35
“Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?”
Acts 4:5–7
The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,
Acts 12:18–19
At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter.
Acts 22:15
You will be His witness to everyone of what you have seen and heard.
Acts 5:24–25
When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening.
Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
Acts 5:41
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
Acts 22:2–3
When they heard him speak to them in Hebrew, they became even more quiet. Then Paul declared,

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Courage: Personal Bravery: The Apostles, Under Persecution Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Courts of Justice: Generally Held in the Morning Early Rising: Apostles Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders 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: (The Function he Served Was Superior to That of Other Priests): Judicial Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Prisoners: The Apostles Religious Zeal: Exemplified Rising: The Apostles Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles Senate: The Sanhedrin Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Disciples Preach In The High Priest: Duties of Presiding in the Superior Court

Acts 5:21

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