American Standard Version
Acts 5:24
24Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow.
Acts 5:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
- New International Version (NIV)On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they wondered what the outcome would be.
Context of Acts 5:24
22But the officers that came found them not in the prison; and they returned, and told, 23saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow. 25And there came one and told them, Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people. 26Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them, but without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
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ὡς δὲ ἤκουσαν τοὺς λόγους τούτους ὅ τε στρατηγὸς τοῦ ἱεροῦ καὶ οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς, διηπόρουν περὶ αὐτῶν, τί ἂν γένοιτο τοῦτο.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Acts 5:24
- Acts 5:26Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them, but without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
- Acts 4:1And as they spake unto the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,
- Luke 22:4And he went away, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might deliver him unto them.
- Acts 2:12And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this?
- Acts 4:16saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been wrought through them, is manifest to all that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it.
- John 11:47The chief priests therefore and the Pharisees gathered a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many signs.
- John 12:19The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Behold how ye prevail nothing; lo, the world is gone after him.
- Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
- Isaiah 53:1Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?
- Daniel 2:34Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon its feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them in pieces.
- Zechariah 6:12and speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh Jehovah of hosts, saying, Behold, the man whose name is the Branch: and he shall grow up out of his place; and he shall build the temple of Jehovah;
- Mark 4:30And he said, How shall we liken the kingdom of God? or in what parable shall we set it forth?
Commentaries on Acts 5:24
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 24They doubted of them whereunto this would grow - They did not know what to think of the apostles, whether they had saved themselves by magic, or whether they were delivered by a real miracle; and they were at a loss to tell what the issue of these things would be.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24The captain of the temple - See the notes on Acts 4:1. Doubted of them - They were in “perplexity” about these things. The word rendered “doubted” denotes “that state of anxiety which arises when a person has lost his way, or when he does not know what to do to escape from a difficulty.” See Luke 9:7. Whereunto this would grow - What this “would be”; or, what would be the result or end of these events. For: (1)Their authority was disregarded. (2)God had…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 17-25Verses 17-25 There is no prison so dark, so strong, but God can visit his people in it, and, if he pleases, fetch them out. Recoveries from sickness, releases out of trouble, are granted, not that we may enjoy the comforts of life, but that God may be honoured with the services of our life. It is not for the preachers of Christ's gospel to retire into corners, as long as they can have any opportunity of preaching in the great congregation. They must…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 17-40The 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.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 24-2624-26. they doubted--"were in perplexity."Read the comment
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Commentaries on Acts 5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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