Acts 5:24

Translations

Modern

When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening.

Traditional

Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.

Literal

Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, what this might be.

Latin

Ut autem audierunt hos sermones magistratus templi et principes sacerdotum, ambigebant de illis quidnam fieret.

Original

Greek

English

When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening.

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

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Glossary

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

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Defense of Peter Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders 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 Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Captains of (I. E. the Temple Security Guard) The High Priest: Duties of Presiding in the Superior Court

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