Acts 12:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

But motioning to them with his hand to keep silence, he declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, 'Go and tell these things to James and to the brethren.' And he departed and went to another place.

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Other Translations

  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, 'Report these things to James and the brothers.' Then he left and went to another place.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their pee, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another ple.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And he beckened vnto them with ye honde to holde their peace and tolde them by what meanes ye Lorde had brought him oute of the preson. And sayde: goo shew these thinges vnto Iames and to the brethren. And he departed and went into a nother place.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    But he beckened vnto them with the hande, to holde their peace, & tolde them, how the LORDE had broughte him out of the preson. And he sayde: Shewe this vnto Iames, and to the brethren. And he departed, and wete in to another place.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And he beckened vnto them with the hand, to hold their peace, and told them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison; he saide, Goe shewe these things vnto Iames and to the brethren: and he departed and went into an other place.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when he had beckened vnto the with the hande, that they myght holde their peace, he tolde them by what meanes the Lorde had brought hym out of the pryson. And he sayde: Go shewe these thynges vnto Iames and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, "Tell these things to James, and to the brothers." Then he departed, and went to another place.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and having beckoned to them with the hand to be silent, he declared to them how the Lord brought him out of the prison, and he said, `Declare to James and to the brethren these things;' and having gone forth, he went on to another place.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him forth out of the prison. And he said, Tell these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went to another place.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But he made a sign to them with his hand to be quiet, and gave them an account of how the Lord had taken him out of prison. And he said, Give the news to James and the brothers. And then he went away.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    But he, beckoning to them with his hand to be silent, declared to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said, "Tell these things to James, and to the brothers." Then he departed, and went to another place.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    He motioned to them with his hand to be quiet and then related how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. He said,“Tell James and the brothers these things,” and then he left and went to another place.

Referenced Verses

  • Acts 21:40 : 40 And when he had given him permission, Paul stood on the stairs, and motioned with his hand to the people. And when there was a great silence, he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, saying,
  • Acts 13:16 : 16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen.
  • Acts 15:13 : 13 And after they had stopped speaking, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, listen to me:
  • Acts 19:33 : 33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with the hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people.
  • Acts 21:18 : 18 The next day Paul went in with us to James, and all the elders were present.
  • Gal 1:19 : 19 But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord's brother.
  • Gal 2:9 : 9 And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given to me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.
  • Gal 2:12 : 12 For before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles; but when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.
  • 1 Cor 15:7 : 7 After that, He was seen by James, then by all the apostles.
  • Jas 1:1 : 1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greetings.
  • Acts 16:40 : 40 So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.
  • Ps 66:16 : 16 Come and hear, all you that fear God, and I will declare what he has done for my soul.
  • Ps 102:20-21 : 20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner, to release those appointed to death, 21 To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem,
  • Ps 107:21-22 : 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! 22 And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
  • Ps 116:14-15 : 14 I will pay my vows to the LORD now in the presence of all His people. 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.
  • Ps 146:7 : 7 Who executes judgment for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The LORD frees the prisoners:
  • Matt 10:23 : 23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee to another: for truly I say to you, You shall not have gone through the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.
  • Luke 1:22 : 22 When he came out, he could not speak to them; and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple, for he beckoned to them and remained speechless.
  • John 7:1 : 1 After these things, Jesus walked in Galilee, because he would not walk in Judea, as the Jews sought to kill him.
  • John 8:59 : 59 Then they picked up stones to throw at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.
  • John 10:40 : 40 And he went away again beyond the Jordan to the place where John was first baptizing, and there he stayed.
  • John 11:54 : 54 Therefore Jesus no longer walked openly among the Jews; but went from there into a country near the wilderness, to a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.
  • John 13:24 : 24 Simon Peter therefore motioned to him to ask who it was of whom he spoke.

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