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Acts 5:23
23saying, We found the prison shut with all security, and the keepers standing at the doors; but when we had opened [them], within we found no one.
Acts 5:23 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.
- New International Version (NIV)“We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)"We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside."
- New King James Version (NKJV)saying, “Indeed we found the prison shut securely, and the guards standing outside before the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside!”
Context of Acts 5:23
21And when they heard it, they entered very early into the temple and taught. And when the high priest was come, and they that were with him, they called together the council and all the elderhood of the sons of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22And when the officers were come, they did not find them in the prison; and returned and reported saying, We found the prison shut with all security, and the keepers standing at the doors; but when we had opened [them], within we found no one. 24And when they heard these words, both the priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests were in perplexity as to them, what this would come to. 25And some one coming reported to them, Lo, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.
Read all of Acts 5Acts 5:23 word by word
λέγοντες ὅτι τὸ δεσμωτήριον εὕρομεν κεκλεισμένον ἐν πάσῃ ἀσφαλείᾳ καὶ τοὺς φύλακας ἑστῶτας ἐπὶ τῶν θυρῶν, ἀνοίξαντες δὲ ἔσω οὐδένα εὕρομεν.Read the interlinear
- sayingλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- foundεὑρίσκωheuriskō · to find/meetG2147
- prisonδεσμωτήριονdesmōtērion · prisonG1201
- shutκλείωkleiō · to shutG2808
- securityἀσφάλειαasphaleia · securityG803
- standingἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
- doorsθύραthura · doorG2374
- openedἀνοίγωanoigō · to openG455
- oneοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
Cross-references for Acts 5:23
- Acts 5:19But an angel of [the] Lord during the night opened the doors of the prison, and leading them out, said,
- Psalms 2:4He that dwelleth in the heavens shall laugh, the Lord shall have them in derision.
- Psalms 33:10Jehovah frustrateth the counsel of the nations; he maketh the thoughts of the peoples of none effect.
- Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.
- Lamentations 3:37Who is he that saith, and there cometh to pass, what the Lord hath not commanded?
- Daniel 3:11and [that] whosoever doth not fall down and worship, shall be cast into the midst of a burning fiery furnace.
- Daniel 6:22My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me; forasmuch as before him innocence was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
- Matthew 27:63saying, Sir, we have called to mind that that deceiver said when he was still alive, After three days I arise.
- Matthew 28:12And having assembled with the elders, and having taken counsel, they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
- John 8:59They took up therefore stones that they might cast [them] at him; but Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple, [going through the midst of them, and thus passed on.]
Commentaries on Acts 5:23
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 23The prison truly found we shut - All the doors were properly bolted, and the keepers at their post; but when we had opened, for it appears they were alone in possession of the keys; how much must this have increased their astonishment when they found that the doors were not broken open, the guards properly posted, and every thing as they left it, for they themselves had put the apostles in prison; but, when they had opened, there was no man within!Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 23Found we shut - It had not been broken open; and there was therefore clear proof that they had been delivered by the interposition of God. Nor could they have been released by the guard, for they were keeping watch, as if unconscious that anything had happened, and the officers had the only means of entering the prison.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. 17-2317-23. sect of the Sadducees--See on Ac 4:1 for the reason why this is specified.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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