Acts 5:24

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The captain of the Temple guards and the leading priests heard this. They were confused and wondered what it all meant.

Cross References

Acts 5:26

The captain and his men went out and brought the apostles back. But the soldiers did not use force, because they were afraid of the people. They were afraid the people would stone them to death.

Acts 4:1

While Peter and John were speaking to the people, some Jewish leaders came up to them. There were some priests, the captain of the soldiers that guarded the Temple, and some Sadducees.

Acts 4:21

The Jewish leaders could not find a way to punish the apostles, because all the people were praising God for what had been done. This miracle was a sign from God. The man who was healed was more than 40 years old. So the Jewish leaders warned the apostles again and let them go free.

Acts 2:12

The people were all amazed and confused. They asked each other, “What is happening?”

John 12:19

So the Pharisees said to each other, “Look! Our plan is not working. The people are all following him!”

Luke 22:52

Jesus spoke to the group that came to arrest him. They were the leading priests, the older Jewish leaders, and the Jewish soldiers. He said to them, “Why did you come out here with swords and clubs? Do you think I am a criminal?

Luke 22:4

and he went and talked with the leading priests and some of the soldiers who guarded the Temple. He talked to them about a way to hand Jesus over to them.

Isaiah 9:7

His power will continue to grow, and there will be peace without end. This will establish him as the king sitting on David’s throne and ruling his kingdom. He will rule with goodness and justice forever and ever. The strong love that the Lord All-Powerful has for his people will make this happen!

Acts 5:23

They said, “The jail was closed and locked. The guards were standing at the doors. But when we opened the doors, the jail was empty!”

Acts 5:25

Then another man came and told them, “Listen! The men you put in jail are standing in the Temple area teaching the people.”