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Acts 5

Acts 5:25

The Apostles before the Sanhedrin · Acts 5:24–32
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Translations

Modern
Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”
Traditional
Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
Literal
And a certain one, having come, reported to them, “Behold, the men whom you put in the prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”
Latin
Adveniens autem quidam, nuntiavit eis: Quia ecce viri quos posuistis in carcerem, sunt in templo, stantes et docentes populum.

Original

Greek
English
Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”

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 Sanhedrin Temple

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure 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 Religious Zeal: Exemplified Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles The High Priest: Duties of Presiding in the Superior Court