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Acts 5

Acts 5:22

The Apostles Arrested and Freed · Acts 5:17–23
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Translations

Modern
But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they returned with the report:
Traditional
But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,
Literal
But the officers, having come, did not find them in the prison. And having returned, they reported back,
Latin
Cum autem venissent ministri, et aperto carcere non invenissent illos, reversi nuntiaverunt,

Original

Greek
English
But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they returned with the report:

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.

Events

Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: The 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 Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles The High Priest: Duties of Presiding in the Superior Court