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Acts 5

Acts 5:29

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

Modern
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
Traditional
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Literal
But Peter and the apostles, answering, said, “It is necessary to obey God rather than men.
Latin
Respondens autem Petrus et Apostoli, dixerunt: Obedire oportet Deo magis quam hominibus.

Original

Greek
English
But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

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

People

Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church

Glossary

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

Topics

Authority Being Loyal Breaking the Law China Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Civil Disobedience Confessing Christ: Apostles Conscience: Faithful of Peter, in Declaring the Whole Counsel of God Courage: Personal Bravery: The Apostles, Under Persecution Courage: The Courage of Conviction: Peter and John, in Refusing to Obey Men, Rather than God Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Defense of Peter Democracy Duty of Man to God Embarassment Gangs Governing Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders Holy Boldness: Produced by The Fear of God Humanism Obedience to God: Obligations To Obedience: General Scriptures Concerning Obeying Authority Obeying God Obeying Man's Law Obeying Parents Obeying the Law Obeying your Parents Parental Alienation Peer Pressure Persecution of the Apostles Persecution of the Righteous Peter: Imprisoned and Scourged; his Defense Before the Council Politicians Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Prisoners: The Apostles Religious Zeal: Exemplified Rules Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles