Acts 5:26

Translations

Modern

At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.

Traditional

Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.

Literal

Then the captain, having gone with the officers, was bringing them, not with force—for they were afraid of the people, lest they might be stoned.

Latin

Tunc abiit magistratus cum ministris, et adduxit illos sine vi: timebant enim populum ne lapidarentur.

Original

Greek

English

At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.

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 Preaching to a Tough Crowd

Events

Apostles arrested, put on trialc. AD 30

Related verses

Acts 5:13
Although the people regarded them highly, no one else dared to join them.
Acts 4:21
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
Luke 20:19
When the scribes and chief priests realized that Jesus had spoken this parable against them, they sought to arrest Him that very hour. But they were afraid of the people.
Acts 5:24
When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening.
Luke 22:2
…and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a way to put Jesus to death, for they feared the people.
Matthew 21:26
But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”
Matthew 14:5
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
Matthew 26:5
“But not during the feast,” they said, “or there may be a riot among the people.”
Luke 20:6
But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.”

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 Public Opinion: Feared by Chief Preists, Who Feared to Further Persecute the Disciples 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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