Acts 5:23

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 2:4

But the one who sits in heaven laughs; the Lord makes fun of them.

Psalm 33:10

The Lord upsets the plans of nations; he ruins all their plans.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, understanding, or advice that can succeed against the Lord.

Lamentations 3:37

Nobody can speak and have it happen unless the Lord commands it.

John 8:59

When Jesus said this, the people picked up stones to throw at him. But Jesus hid himself, and then he left the Temple.

Acts 5:19

But during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and led the apostles outside. The angel said,

Acts 5:22

But, upon arriving, the officers could not find the apostles. So they went back and reported to the leaders.

Acts 5:24

Hearing this, the captain of the Temple guards and the leading priests were confused and wondered what was happening.