Acts 5:40

Translations

Modern

At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

Traditional

And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

Literal

And they were persuaded by him. And having summoned the apostles, having beaten them, they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and they released them.

Latin

Et convocantes Apostolos, cæsis denuntiaverunt ne omnino loquerentur in nomine Jesu, et dimiserunt eos.

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English

At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

Notes

Acts 5:33–40

God once again stopped the plans of the Jewish leaders to silence the apostles. This time, he did so through the advice of Gamaliel.

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 The Pharisees Persecution Preaching to a Tough Crowd The Growth of the Church

Events

Gamaliel advises the counsel and Apostles freedc. AD 30

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People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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

Beating: As a Punishment Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Civil Disobedience Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Courts of Justice: Judges of Conferred Together Before Giving Judgment Courts of Justice: Judges of Pronounced the Judgment of the Court Gamaliel: A Celebrated Teacher: Speech of, Before the Sanhedrin Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders Persecution of the Apostles Persecution of the Righteous Peter: Imprisoned and Scourged; his Defense Before the Council Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Prisoners: The Apostles The Sadducees: Persecuted the Christians

Acts 5:40

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