And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest and those with him came and called the council together, with all the elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Parallel translations
- WEB When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
- KJV And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
- BSB At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.
- NASB Upon hearing this, they entered into the temple area about daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest and his associates came, they called the Council together, that is, all the Senate of the sons of Israel, and sent orders to the prison for them to be brought.
- NLT So at daybreak the apostles entered the Temple, as they were told, and immediately began teaching. When the high priest and his officials arrived, they convened the high council—the full assembly of the elders of Israel. Then they sent for the apostles to be brought from the jail for trial.
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Quick answer
Obediently the apostles teach in the temple at dawn while the council convenes and sends for them. They prize obedience to God over fear of the authorities.
Overview
At daybreak the apostles are already at their God-given task, unintimidated by the prior night's arrest. Meanwhile the full Sanhedrin gathers, unaware the prisoners are gone. The contrast highlights the apostles' courage and the leaders' coming confusion as God's purposes unfold.
Cross-references & the web
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- John 8:2Now very early in the morning, he came again into the temple, and all the people came to him. He sat down, and taught them.
- Acts 5:34But one stood up in the council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, honored by all the people, and commanded to put the apostles out for a little while.
- Acts 22:2–3When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,
- Acts 5:27When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,
- Acts 22:15For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard.
- Acts 5:24–25Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this.
- Matt 5:22But I tell you, that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause will be in danger of the judgment; and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca!’ will be in danger of the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of Gehenna.
- Luke 22:66As soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes, and they led him away into their council, saying,
- Acts 5:41They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
- John 18:35Pilate answered, “I’m not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?”
- Acts 5:17But the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
- Luke 21:37–38Every day Jesus was teaching in the temple, and every night he would go out and spend the night on the mountain that is called Olivet.
- Acts 4:5–7In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
- Ps 105:22to discipline his princes at his pleasure, and to teach his elders wisdom.
- Acts 12:18–19Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers about what had become of Peter.
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