Acts 5:24

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When the officer of the temple guards and the chief priests heard this, they were puzzled about what could have happened.

Cross References

Isaiah 9:7

His government and peace will have unlimited growth. He will establish David’s throne and kingdom. He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever. The Lord of Armies is determined to do this!

Luke 22:4

Judas went to the chief priests and the temple guards and discussed with them how he could betray Jesus.

Luke 22:52

Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple guards, and leaders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a criminal?

John 12:19

The Pharisees said to each other, “This is getting us nowhere. Look! The whole world is following him!”

Acts 2:12

All of these devout men were stunned and puzzled. They asked each other, “What can this mean?”

Acts 4:1

Some priests, the officer in charge of the temple guards, and some Sadducees approached Peter and John while they were speaking to the people.

Acts 4:21

The authorities threatened them even more and then let them go. Since all the people were praising God for what had happened, the authorities couldn’t find any way to punish Peter and John.

Acts 5:23

“We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors. However, when we opened the doors, we found no one inside.”

Acts 5:25

Then someone told them, “The men you put in prison are standing in the temple courtyard. They’re teaching the people.”

Acts 5:26

Then the officer of the temple guards went with some of his men to bring back the apostles without using force. After all, the officer and his guards were afraid that the people would stone them to death for using force.