Acts 5:23

Translations

Modern

“We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”

Traditional

Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.

Literal

…saying, “We found the prison house shut with all security and the guards standing before the doors; but having opened them, we found no one inside.”

Latin

…dicentes: Carcerem quidem invenimus clausum cum omni diligentia, et custodes stantes ante januas: aperientes autem neminem intus invenimus.

Original

Greek

English

“We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”

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

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The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them.
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The LORD frustrates the plans of the nations; He thwarts the devices of the peoples.
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Lamentations 3:37
Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord has ordained it?
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
John 8:59
At this, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple area.
Matthew 27:63–66
“Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’
Lamentations 3:55–58
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit.
Acts 5:19
But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,
Daniel 3:11–25
…and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into the blazing fiery furnace.
Daniel 6:22–24
My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”

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 Defense of Peter 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

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