Acts 5:36

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

'Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing.'

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    For before these days, Theudas rose up, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: he was slain; and all who obeyed him were scattered and brought to nothing.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} before{G4253} these{G5130} days{G2250} rose up{G450} Theudas,{G2333} giving{G3004} himself{G1438} out to be{G1511} somebody;{G5100} to whom{G3739} a number{G706} of men,{G435} about{G5616} four hundred,{G5071} joined themselves:{G4347} who{G3739} was slain;{G337} and{G2532} all,{G3956} as many as{G3745} obeyed{G3982} him,{G846} were dispersed,{G1262} and{G2532} came{G1096} to{G1519} nought.{G3762}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} before{G4253} these{G5130} days{G2250} rose up{G450}{(G5627)} Theudas{G2333}, boasting{G3004}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} to be{G1511}{(G5750)} somebody{G5100}; to whom{G3739} a number{G706} of men{G435}, about{G5616} four hundred{G5071}, joined themselves{G4347}{(G5681)}: who{G3739} was slain{G337}{(G5681)}; and{G2532} all{G3956}, as many as{G3745} obeyed{G3982}{(G5712)} him{G846}, were scattered{G1262}{(G5681)}, and{G2532} brought{G1096}{(G5633)} to{G1519} nought{G3762}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Before these dayes rose vp one Theudas bostinge him selfe to whom resorted a nombre of men about a foure hondred which was slayn and they all which beleved him were scatred a broode and brought to nought.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Before these dayes rose vp one Theudas, boostinge himself. (And there cleued vnto him a nobre of me, aboute a foure hundreth) which was slayne, and all they yt enclyned vnto him, were scatred abrode, and brought to naught.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For before these times, rose vp Theudas boasting himselfe, to whom resorted a number of men, about a foure hundreth, who was slaine: and they all which obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For before these dayes rose vp one Theudas, boastyng him selfe, to whom resorted a number of men, about a foure hundred, which was slayne: and they all which beleued hym, were scattered abrode, and brought to naught.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For before these days Theudas rose up, making himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nothing.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for before these days rose up Theudas, saying, that himself was some one, to whom a number of men did join themselves, as it were four hundred, who was slain, and all, as many as were obeying him, were scattered, and came to nought.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For before these days rose up Theudas, giving himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nought.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For before these days rose up Theudas, giving himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nought.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For before this there was Theudas, who said he was someone important, to whom about four hundred men gave their support: he was put to death, and his band was broken up and came to nothing.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For before these days Theudas rose up, making himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nothing.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and nothing came of it.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 8:9 : 9 Now there was a man named Simon who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, claiming to be someone great.
  • Acts 21:38 : 38 'Aren’t you the Egyptian who started a revolt some time ago and led four thousand terrorists into the wilderness?'
  • Gal 2:6 : 6 Now from those who seemed to be important—whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show partiality—those of reputation contributed nothing to me.
  • Gal 6:3 : 3 For if anyone thinks they are something when they are nothing, they deceive themselves.
  • 2 Thess 2:3-7 : 3 Let no one deceive you in any way. That day will not come unless the rebellion takes place first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed—the son of destruction. 4 He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, so that he sits in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. 5 Do you not remember that when I was still with you, I used to tell you these things? 6 And now you know what restrains him, so that he will be revealed at the proper time. 7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only the one now restraining it will do so until he is taken out of the way.
  • 2 Pet 2:2 : 2 Many will follow their destructive ways, and because of them, the way of truth will be blasphemed.
  • 2 Pet 2:18 : 18 For they utter arrogant, empty words and entice those who are barely escaping from others living in error, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh and by debauchery.
  • Jude 1:16 : 16 These people are grumblers and complainers, living according to their own desires. Their mouths speak arrogant words, flattering others for their own advantage.
  • Rev 17:3 : 3 Then he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.
  • Rev 17:5 : 5 On her forehead was written a name: 'Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Prostitutes and of the Abominations of the Earth.'
  • Matt 24:24 : 24 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
  • Matt 24:26 : 26 So if anyone tells you, 'He is in the wilderness,' do not go out; or 'He is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.

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