New International VersionBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.
New Living TranslationBut an angel of the Lord came at night, opened the gates of the jail, and brought them out. Then he told them,
English Standard VersionBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,
Berean Standard BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,
Berean Literal BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the jail, having brought them out, also said,
King James BibleBut the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,
New King James VersionBut at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,
New American Standard BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and leading them out, he said,
NASB 1995But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,
NASB 1977But an angel of the Lord during the night opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,
Legacy Standard BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, and taking them out, he said,
Amplified BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, and leading them out, he said,
Christian Standard BibleBut an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail during the night, brought them out, and said,
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail during the night, brought them out, and said,”
American Standard VersionBut an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them out, and said,
Contemporary English VersionBut that night an angel from the Lord opened the doors of the jail and led the apostles out. The angel said,
English Revised VersionBut an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them out, and said,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationBut at night an angel from the Lord opened the doors to their cell and led them out of the prison.
Good News TranslationBut that night an angel of the Lord opened the prison gates, led the apostles out, and said to them,
International Standard VersionBut at night the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and led them out. The angel told them,
NET BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said,
New Heart English BibleBut an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and said,
Webster's Bible TranslationBut the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison-doors, and brought them forth, and said,
Weymouth New TestamentBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying,
World English BibleBut an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out and said, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionbut through the night a messenger of the LORD opened the doors of the prison, having also brought them forth, he said,
Berean Literal BibleBut during the night an angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the jail, having brought them out, also said,
Young's Literal Translation and a messenger of the Lord through the night opened the doors of the prison, having also brought them forth, he said,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd a messenger of the Lord by night opened the doors of the prison, and having brought them forth, said, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut an angel of the Lord by night opening the doors of the prison, and leading them out, said:
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut in the night, an Angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out, saying,
New American BibleBut during the night, the angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison, led them out, and said,
New Revised Standard VersionBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, brought them out, and said, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut during the night, the angel of the LORD opened the door of the prison and brought them forth and said to them,
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThen in the night The Angel of THE LORD JEHOVAH opened the door of the prison and brought them out, and he said to them: NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison by night, and brought them out, and said:
Godbey New TestamentAnd the angel of the Lord, having opened the doors of the prison during the night, and leading them out said,
Haweis New TestamentBut the angel of the Lord by night opened the doors of the prison, and conducting them forth, said,
Mace New Testamentbut an angel of the Lord opened the prison-doors by night, and having brought them out, said to them,
Weymouth New TestamentBut during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,
Worrell New TestamentBut an angel of the Lord, by night, opened the prison doors; and, having led them out, said,
Worsley New TestamentBut an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison by night, and having brought them out said,
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Context The Apostles Arrested and Freed… 18and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail. 19Butduringthe nightan angelof the Lordopenedthedoorsof thejailand brought them out,saying,20“Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.”…
Cross References Acts 12:7-10Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. / “Get dressed and put on your sandals,” said the angel. Peter did so, and the angel told him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.” / So Peter followed him out, but he was unaware that what the angel was doing was real. He thought he was only seeing a vision. ...
Acts 16:25-26About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. / Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
Daniel 6:22My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, for I was found innocent in His sight, and I have done no wrong against you, O king.”
Psalm 34:7The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.
Matthew 28:2-4Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
Acts 12:11Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know for sure that the Lord has sent His angel and rescued me from Herod’s grasp and from everything the Jewish people were anticipating.”
Acts 4:31After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Luke 4:10For it is written: ‘He will command His angels concerning You to guard You carefully,
Hebrews 1:14Are not the angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?
Genesis 19:15-16At daybreak the angels hurried Lot along, saying, “Get up! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away in the punishment of the city.” / But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.
Exodus 14:19And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them,
2 Kings 6:17Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
Psalm 91:11For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.
Matthew 1:20But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Luke 1:11-13Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. / When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and gripped with fear. / But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.
Treasury of Scripture But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, Acts 12:7-11 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came uponhim, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off fromhis hands… Acts 16:26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed. Psalm 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Jump to Previous AngelDoorsForthGatesJailLeadingMessengerNightOpenedOpeningPrisonJump to Next AngelDoorsForthGatesJailLeadingMessengerNightOpenedOpeningPrisonActs 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.But during the nightThe timing of this event is significant. Nighttime in biblical narratives often symbolizes a period of trial or testing, as seen in other scriptures like John 3:2, where Nicodemus visits Jesus at night. The night can also represent a time when God works in unexpected ways, as in the Exodus when the Israelites were led out of Egypt at night ( Exodus 12:29-31). an angel of the Lord
Angels are messengers of God, often appearing in critical moments to deliver divine instructions or aid. In the Old Testament, angels frequently appear to guide or protect God's people, such as inGenesis 19 with Lot or inDaniel 6 with Daniel in the lions' den. The presence of an angel here underscores the divine intervention and approval of the apostles' mission. opened the doors of the jail
This miraculous act demonstrates God's power over human institutions and His ability to liberate His servants. It echoes other biblical accounts of divine deliverance, such as Peter's later escape from prison inActs 12:6-10. The opening of the jail doors symbolizes the breaking of spiritual and physical barriers, reminiscent of Jesus' resurrection, which opened the way to eternal life. and brought them out
The act of bringing the apostles out signifies not only physical liberation but also a call to continue their mission. This mirrors the Exodus narrative, where God brought the Israelites out of Egypt to serve Him. It also reflects the theme of redemption and deliverance found throughout Scripture, pointing to Christ's ultimate deliverance of humanity from sin. saying,
The angel's forthcoming message is crucial, as it provides divine guidance and reassurance. In biblical accounts, angelic messages often carry significant instructions or revelations, as seen inLuke 1:26-38 with the Annunciation to Mary. This emphasizes the importance of listening to and obeying God's directives, as they lead to the fulfillment of His purposes. Persons / Places / Events 1. The ApostlesThe primary subjects of this passage, the apostles were imprisoned for preaching the Gospel and performing miracles in Jesus' name. 2. Angel of the LordA divine messenger sent by God to intervene in the apostles' imprisonment, demonstrating God's power and authority over earthly authorities. 3. The JailThe physical location where the apostles were held, representing the opposition and persecution faced by early Christians. 4. The SanhedrinAlthough not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the Jewish council responsible for the apostles' imprisonment, highlighting the religious opposition to the early Church. 5. JerusalemThe city where these events took place, serving as the center of early Christian activity and the birthplace of the Church. Teaching Points Divine InterventionGod is sovereign and can intervene in human affairs, even in seemingly impossible situations. Trust in His power and timing. Faithfulness in PersecutionThe apostles' experience encourages believers to remain faithful and bold in their witness, even when facing opposition or persecution. Role of AngelsAngels are active participants in God's work, serving as His messengers and protectors. Recognize their role in the spiritual realm. God's DeliveranceJust as God delivered the apostles, He is able to deliver us from our trials. Seek His guidance and trust in His deliverance. Obedience to God's CallThe apostles continued to preach despite imprisonment, demonstrating obedience to God's call over human authority. Prioritize God's commands in your life. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5
What does the Bible say about angels?
In Acts 12:7–10, how can the chains supernaturally fall off Peter’s wrists and prison doors open on their own without any guards noticing?
In Acts 16:22–26, how could an earthquake open all the prison doors and unfasten everyone’s chains without inflicting any apparent damage or injury?
If an angel physically rolled away the stone (Matthew 28:2), how can this be reconciled with modern scientific understanding of natural laws?(19) But the angel of the Lord.--Better, an angel. The fact is obviously recorded by St. Luke as supernatural. Those who do not accept that view of it, and yet wish to maintain the general historical character of the narrative, are driven to the hypothesis that the "angel" was some jealous and courageous disciple; and that the Apostle, in the darkness of the night and the excitement of his liberation, ascribed his rescue to the intervention of an angel. Acts 12:7 may be noted as another instance of a like interposition. It has sometimes been urged, with something of a sneer, what was the use of such a deliverance as this, when the Apostles were again arrested on the very next day. The answer to such a question is not far to seek. (1) The marvellous deliverance was a sign, not without its influence on the subsequent decision of the Council, and on the courage of the two Apostles. (2) It was no small boon for them to be delivered even for a few hours from the vile companionship to which they had been condemned. Verse 19.- An angel for the angel, A.V.; out for forth, A.V. An angel, etc. The phrase is a translation of the Old Testament phrase מַלְאַך יְהוָה. But in Hebrew it is impossible to insert the definite article before יְהוָה, and therefore the phrase is properly rendered, "the angel of the Lord." In the passage before us and other similar passages, Κύριος seems to stand for יְוָה, and therefore the rendering of the A.V. would seem to be right, in spite of what is said by eminent grammarians to the contrary. Compare, too, the phrases ὁδὸν εἰρήνηνς ( Luke 1:19); ῤῆμα Θεοῦ ( Luke 3:2); φωνὴβοῶντος ( Luke 3:4); and see especially Luke 2:9, where, ἄγγελος Κυρίου ("the angel of the Lord,) and δόξα Κυρίου ("the glory of the Lord") stand in parallel clauses. The R.V. inconsistently renders the first "an angel," and the second" the glory." In like manner φωνὴ Κυρίου ( Acts 7:31) is "the voice of the Lord;" and in Psalm 29. (28, Septuagint) 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, the LXX. have uniformly φωνὴ Κυρίου for קול יְהוָה (see Acts 8:26, note). Out (comp. Acts 12:7, etc.).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.duringδιὰ(dia)Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.the nightνυκτὸς(nyktos)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3571:The night, night-time. A primary word; 'night'.an angelἌγγελος(Angelos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.of [the] LordΚυρίου(Kyriou)Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.openedἤνοιξε(ēnoixe)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 455:To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.theτὰς(tas)Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.doorsθύρας(thyras)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2374:(a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.of theτῆς(tēs)Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.jailφυλακῆς(phylakēs)Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 5438:From phulasso; a guarding or, the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or, the time, literally or figuratively.[and] brought them out,ἐξαγαγών(exagagōn)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1806:To lead out, sometimes to death, execution. From ek and ago; to lead forth.saying,εἶπεν(eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
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