Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to. New Living Translation When the captain of the Temple guard and the leading priests heard this, they were perplexed, wondering where it would all end. English Standard Version Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. Berean Standard Bible When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. Berean Literal Bible Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, what this might be. King James Bible Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. New King James Version Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they wondered what the outcome would be. New American Standard Bible Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this. NASB 1995 Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this. NASB 1977 Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this. Legacy Standard Bible Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them as to what would come of this. Amplified Bible Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these things, they were greatly perplexed, wondering what would come of this. Christian Standard Bible As the captain of the temple police and the chief priests heard these things, they were baffled about them, wondering what would come of this. Holman Christian Standard Bible As the commander of the temple police and the chief priests heard these things, they were baffled about them, as to what could come of this. American Standard Version Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow. Contemporary English Version The captain of the temple police and the chief priests listened to their report, but they did not know what to think about it. English Revised Version Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow. GOD'S WORD® Translation When the officer of the temple guards and the chief priests heard this, they were puzzled about what could have happened. Good News Translation When the chief priests and the officer in charge of the Temple guards heard this, they wondered what had happened to the apostles. International Standard Version When the commander of the Temple guards and the high priests heard these words, they were utterly at a loss as to what could have happened to them. Majority Standard Bible When the high priest and the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. NET Bible Now when the commander of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this report, they were greatly puzzled concerning it, wondering what this could be. New Heart English Bible Now when the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this. Webster's Bible Translation Now when the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them to what this would grow. Weymouth New Testament When the Commander of the Temple Guards and the High Priests heard this statement, they were utterly at a loss with regard to it, wondering what would happen next. World English Bible Now 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd as the priest, and the magistrate of the temple, and the chief priests, heard these words, they were doubting concerning them to what this would come; Berean Literal Bible Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, what this might be. Young's Literal Translation And as the priest, and the magistrate of the temple, and the chief priests, heard these words, they were doubting concerning them to what this would come; Smith's Literal Translation And when the priest and captain of the temple and chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt of them, what this might be. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow when the officer of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what would come to pass. Catholic Public Domain Version Then, when the magistrate of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were uncertain about them, as to what should happen. New American Bible When they heard this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss about them, as to what this would come to. New Revised Standard Version Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were perplexed about them, wondering what might be going on. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen the high priest and the leaders of the temple heard these words, they were astonished at them and they were reasoning how it could happen, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And when The Chief Priests and the Leaders of The Temple heard these words, they were astonished at them and they were considering what this was. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhen the priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt about them, what this could mean. Godbey New Testament And when the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were at a loss concerning them, what this might be. Haweis New Testament Now when they heard these words, both the priest and captain of the temple and the chief priests were in the utmost perplexity concerning these things, what could be the meaning of it. Mace New Testament Upon hearing this, the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests wonder'd bow this could be. Weymouth New Testament When the Commander of the Temple Guards and the High Priests heard this statement, they were utterly at a loss with regard to it, wondering what would happen next. Worrell New Testament Now, when both the captain of the temple and the high priests heard these words, they were thoroughly perplexed concerning them, what this might become. Worsley New Testament Now when the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what this would come to; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Apostles Before the Council23“We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.” 24 When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. 25Then someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”… Cross References Acts 4:1-3 While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. / They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. Acts 12:18-19 At daybreak there was no small commotion among the soldiers as to what had become of Peter. / After Herod had searched for him unsuccessfully, he examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then he went down from Judea to Caesarea and spent some time there. Luke 22:4-6 And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them. / They were delighted and agreed to give him money. / Judas consented, and began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus to them in the absence of a crowd. John 7:32 When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him. Matthew 27:62-66 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate. / “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while He was alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ / So give the order that the tomb be secured until the third day. Otherwise, His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people He has risen from the dead. And this last deception would be worse than the first.” ... Acts 16:27-29 When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, presuming that the prisoners had escaped. / But Paul called out in a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself! We are all here!” / Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. Acts 4:16-17 “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. / But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.” Acts 19:23-27 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. / It began with a silversmith named Demetrius who made silver shrines of Artemis, bringing much business to the craftsmen. / Demetrius assembled the craftsmen, along with the workmen in related trades. “Men,” he said, “you know that this business is our source of prosperity. ... Matthew 28:11-15 While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests all that had happened. / And after the chief priests had met with the elders and formed a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money / and instructed them: “You are to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole Him away while we were asleep.’ ... Luke 24:4-5 While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. / As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? Acts 17:6-8 But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, / and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” / On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed. Acts 21:31-34 While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. / The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done. ... Acts 23:25-30 And he wrote the following letter: / Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency, Governor Felix: Greetings. / This man was seized by the Jews, and they were about to kill him when I came with my troops to rescue him. For I had learned that he is a Roman citizen, ... Acts 25:24-27 Then Festus said, “King Agrippa and all who are present with us, you see this man. The whole Jewish community has petitioned me about him, both here and in Jerusalem, crying out that he ought not to live any longer. / But I found he had done nothing worthy of death, and since he has now appealed to the Emperor, I decided to send him. / I have nothing definite to write to our sovereign about him. Therefore I have brought him before all of you, and especially before you, King Agrippa, so that after this inquiry I may have something to write. ... 2 Kings 6:11-12 For this reason the king of Aram became enraged and called his servants to demand of them, “Tell me, which one of us is on the side of the king of Israel?” / But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” Treasury of Scripture Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow. the captain. Acts 5:26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. Acts 4:1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, Luke 22:4,52 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them… they. Acts 2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? Acts 4:16,17,21 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath been done by them is manifest to all them that dwell in Jerusalem; and we cannot deny it… John 11:47,48 Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles… this. Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 53:1,2 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed? … Daniel 2:34,35,44,45 Thou sawest till that a stone was cut out without hands, which smote the image upon his feet that were of iron and clay, and brake them to pieces… Jump to Previous Business Captain Chief Commander Doubted Doubting End Greatly Grow Guard Guards Heard Hearing High Loss Magistrate Perplexed Perplexity Priest Priests Puzzled Regard Report Statement Temple Troubled Utterly Whereunto Wondering WordsJump to Next Business Captain Chief Commander Doubted Doubting End Greatly Grow Guard Guards Heard Hearing High Loss Magistrate Perplexed Perplexity Priest Priests Puzzled Regard Report Statement Temple Troubled Utterly Whereunto Wondering WordsActs 5 1. After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, 3. at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead; 12. and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles; 14. to the increase of the faith; 17. the apostles are again imprisoned; 19. but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all; 21. when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple, 29. and before the council, 33. they are in danger to be killed; 34. but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten; 41. for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching. When the captain of the temple guard The "captain of the temple guard" refers to the officer responsible for maintaining order in the temple precincts. In Greek, the term used is "στρατηγός" (strategos), which denotes a high-ranking official. Historically, this position was second only to the high priest in terms of authority within the temple. The captain's role was crucial in ensuring that the temple, a sacred space for Jewish worship and sacrifice, remained a place of order and reverence. This highlights the seriousness with which the Jewish authorities took any disturbance in the temple, reflecting their commitment to preserving the sanctity of their religious practices. and the chief priests heard this account they were perplexed as to what was happening The captain of the temple.--The commander of the Levite sentinels. (See Notes on Acts 4:1; Luke 22:52.) Whereunto this would grow.--Literally, what it might become, or, possibly, what it might be. They do not seem to have recognised at once the supernatural character of what had taken place, and may have conjectured that the Apostles had by some human help effected their escape. Verse 24. - The captain of the temple for the high priest and the captain, etc., A.V. and T.R.; words for things, A.V.; were much perplexed concerning them for doubted of them, A.V. The captain of the temple, etc. Meyer, followed by Alford, retains the T.R., in which the word for the high priest is ὁ ἱερεὺς. It is true that this word occurs nowhere else in the New Testament for "the high priest." But in the Old Testament כֹהֵן is very frequently used to designate the high priest, as Exodus 29:30; Exodus 35:19; Numbers 3:32; 2 Chronicles 22:11; 2 Kings 22:10; 1 Kings 1:8, etc.; and in such places is represented by ἱερεὺς in the LXX. So that St. Luke may very probably have used it here where the context made the meaning clear, and where he intended to use the word ἀρχιερεῖς for "the chief priests." For the captain, see above (Acts 4:1, note). He was especially interested as being, probably, the officer who had arrested the apostles the day before. Were much perplexed concerning. The verb (διαπορέω), which only occurs in the New Testament here and Acts 2:12, 10:17, Luke 9:7, and (in the middle voice) Luke 24:4, means properly "to be in doubt which road to take," hence generally to be in doubt, perplexity. Them may apply either to the words, the strange things just reported to them, or to the apostles about whom the things were reported. It seems most natural to refer it to the words. They were in doubt and perplexity as to what it would all grow to.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [When]δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὅ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. captain στρατηγὸς (stratēgos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4755: From the base of stratia and ago or hegeomai; a general, i.e. a governor, the chief of the temple-wardens. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple [guard] ἱεροῦ (hierou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2411: Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. chief priests ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest. heard ἤκουσαν (ēkousan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. this τούτους (toutous) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. account, λόγους (logous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. they were perplexed διηπόρουν (diēporoun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1280: To be in trouble, doubt, difficulty; To be at a loss. From dia and aporeo; to be thoroughly nonplussed. as to περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. was happening. γένοιτο (genoito) Verb - Aorist Optative Middle - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. Links Acts 5:24 NIVActs 5:24 NLT Acts 5:24 ESV Acts 5:24 NASB Acts 5:24 KJV Acts 5:24 BibleApps.com Acts 5:24 Biblia Paralela Acts 5:24 Chinese Bible Acts 5:24 French Bible Acts 5:24 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 5:24 Now when the high priest the captain (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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