Acts 5:21

KJV1611 – Modern English

And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest came, and those with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    At daybreak, they entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} when they heard{G191} [this], they entered{G1525} into{G1519} the temple{G2411} about{G5259} daybreak,{G3722} and{G2532} taught.{G1321} But{G1161} the high priest{G749} came,{G3854} and{G2532} they that were{G3588} with{G4862} him,{G846} and{G2532} called{G4779} the council{G4892} together,{G4779} and{G2532} all{G3956} the senate{G1087} of the children{G5207} of Israel,{G2474} and{G2532} sent{G649} to{G1519} the prison-house to{G1519} have{G71} them{G846} brought.{G71}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G1161} when they heard{G191}{(G5660)} that, they entered{G1525}{(G5627)} into{G1519} the temple{G2411} early in the morning{G5259}{G3722}, and{G2532} taught{G1321}{(G5707)}. But{G1161} the high priest{G749} came{G3854}{(G5637)}, and{G2532} they that were with{G4862} him{G846}, and called{G4779} the council{G4892} together{G4779}{(G5656)}, and{G2532} all{G3956} the senate{G1087} of the children{G5207} of Israel{G2474}, and{G2532} sent{G649}{(G5656)} to{G1519} the prison{G1201} to have{G71} them{G846} brought{G71}{(G5683)}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When they hearde that they entred into the temple erly in the morninge and taught. The chefe prest came and they that were with him and called a counsell to gedder and all the elders of the chyldren of Israel and sent to the preson to fet them.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Whan they herde that, they entred in to the temple early in the mornynge: and taught.But the hye prest came, and they yt were with him, and called the councell together, & all ye Elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the preson to fet them.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So when they heard it, they entred into the Temple early in the morning, & taught; the chiefe Priest came, and they that were with him, and called the Councill together, and all the Elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison, to cause them to be brought.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when they hearde that, they entred into the temple early in ye mornyng, and taught: But the chiefe priest came, and they that were with hym, & called a counsayle together, and all the elders of the chyldren of Israel, and sent to the pryson to fet them.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And when they heard [that], they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and having heard, they did enter at the dawn into the temple, and were teaching. And the chief priest having come, and those with him, they called together the sanhedrim and all the senate of the sons of Israel, and they sent to the prison to have them brought,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when they heard `this', they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison-house to have them brought.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when they heard [this], they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison-house to have them brought.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And hearing this, they went into the Temple at dawn, and were teaching. But the high priest and those who were with him got together the Sanhedrin and the representatives of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to get them.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When they heard this, they entered the temple courts at daybreak and began teaching. Now when the high priest and those who were with him arrived, they summoned the Sanhedrin– that is, the whole high council of the Israelites– and sent to the jail to have the apostles brought before them.

Referenced Verses

  • John 8:2 : 2 And early in the morning he returned to the temple, and all the people came to him; and he sat down, and taught them.
  • John 18:35 : 35 Pilate answered, Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you to me. What have you done?
  • Acts 4:5-7 : 5 And it came to pass on the next day that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 Along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power or by what name have you done this?
  • Acts 5:17 : 17 Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation,
  • Acts 5:24-25 : 24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they were perplexed about them, wondering what this would lead to. 25 Then one came and told them, saying, Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.
  • Acts 5:27 : 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council, and the high priest asked them,
  • Acts 5:34 : 34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, respected among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles outside for a little while,
  • Acts 5:41 : 41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
  • Acts 12:18-19 : 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter. 19 And when Herod had searched for him and not found him, he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there.
  • Acts 22:2-3 : 2 And when they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they became even more silent. And he said, 3 I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of our fathers, and was zealous toward God, as you all are today.
  • Acts 22:15 : 15 For you shall be his witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
  • Ps 105:22 : 22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his elders wisdom.
  • Matt 5:22 : 22 But I say to you, that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whoever says to his brother, 'Raca,' shall be in danger of the council: but whoever says, 'You fool,' shall be in danger of hell fire.
  • Luke 21:37-38 : 37 And in the daytime he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out and stayed on the mount that is called the Mount of Olives. 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.
  • Luke 22:66 : 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Acts 5:22-28
    7 verses
    86%

    22 But when the officers came and found them not in the prison, they returned and told,

    23 Saying, We found the prison truly shut securely, and the guards standing outside before the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside.

    24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they were perplexed about them, wondering what this would lead to.

    25 Then one came and told them, saying, Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.

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

    27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council, and the high priest asked them,

    28 Saying, Did we not strictly command you that you should not teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

  • 12 They stirred up the people, the elders, and the scribes, and they came upon him, seized him, and brought him to the council.

  • Acts 5:17-20
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    79%

    17 Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation,

    18 And laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison.

    19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,

    20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

  • Acts 4:5-8
    4 verses
    78%

    5 And it came to pass on the next day that their rulers, elders, and scribes,

    6 Along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

    7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power or by what name have you done this?

    8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people and elders of Israel,

  • Acts 4:1-3
    3 verses
    77%

    1 As they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them,

    2 Being disturbed that they taught the people and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

    3 And they seized them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.

  • 66 And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,

  • Acts 5:40-42
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    75%

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

    41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.

    42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease to teach and preach Jesus Christ.

  • 38 And all the people came early in the morning to him in the temple to hear him.

  • 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves,

  • 23 And being let go, they went to their own companions and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them.

  • 53 And they led Jesus away to the high priest; and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.

  • 54 Then they took him, and led him, and brought him to the high priest's house. And Peter followed from a distance.

  • 1 And immediately in the morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.

  • 1 And it happened, on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

  • 2 And early in the morning he returned to the temple, and all the people came to him; and he sat down, and taught them.

  • 57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

  • Acts 5:33-35
    3 verses
    73%

    33 When they heard that, they were furious and took counsel to kill them.

    34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, respected among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles outside for a little while,

    35 And said to them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do as touching these men.

  • 18 And they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus.

  • 30 On the next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.

  • 27 And they came again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there came to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,

  • 72%

    22 Then the multitude rose up together against them; and the magistrates tore off their clothes and commanded them to be beaten with rods.

    23 When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, commanding the jailer to keep them securely.

  • 35 When it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, Let those men go.

  • 21 So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, since all glorified God for what had been done.

  • 3 Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, to the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,

  • 5 So Peter was kept in prison, but constant prayer was made to God for him by the church.

  • 1 When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.

  • 22 What is it then? the multitude must certainly come together: for they will hear that you are come.

  • 52 Then Jesus said to the chief priests, and captains of the temple, and the elders, who had come to him, Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs?

  • 27 And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,

  • 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.

  • 39 Then they came and pleaded with them and brought them out, and asked them to depart from the city.