Acts 5:20 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁰ “You men, go and stand in the Temple and speak to all the people words about this Life [i.e., about Jesus].” [See John 14:6].

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ Go, take your stand in the temple courts and declare to the people the whole doctrine concerning this Life (the eternal life which Christ revealed).

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

²⁰ “Go, take your place in the temple, and tell the people everything about this new life.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ "Go and stand in the temple, speaking to the people all these words of life."

Acts 5:20 Cross References

Matthew 10:27

What I am telling you in the darkness [i.e., in obscurity], you tell it in the light [i.e., openly]. And what you hear [whispered] in your ear [you should] declare it from the housetops.

Matthew 21:23

When He had come into the Temple, the leading priests and elders of the [Jewish] people came to Him while He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things [i.e., miracles and teaching]? And who gave you this authority?”

John 12:50

And I know that [obeying] His commandments [leads to] never ending life. So, the things which I say are what the Father has told me [to say].”

John 17:3

And this is never ending life; that people may know you [as] the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the One whom you have sent.

John 17:8

because I have given them the message you gave me, and they accepted it. They [also] knew for certain that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me.

John 18:20

Jesus answered him, “I have spoken publicly to the world; I always taught in the synagogues and in the Temple, where all the Jews assemble. I have never said anything in secret.

John 6:63

It is the Holy Spirit who [Note: The Greek word here is “that” instead of “who”] gives life [i.e., understanding the spiritual nature of Jesus’ teaching can produce spiritual life]; the flesh is of no value [i.e., understanding Jesus’ teaching only in a physical sense makes it worthless]. The words I have spoken to you are [from the] Holy Spirit and [they give] life.

John 6:68

Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, who [else] could we go to? You have the message about never ending life.

Acts 11:14

so he can speak words to you that will bring salvation to you and your household.’

Acts 13:26

“You brothers, descendants of Abraham’s family and those of you who respect God very much, this message of salvation was intended for us.