New International VersionThen someone came and said, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people.”
New Living TranslationThen someone arrived with startling news: “The men you put in jail are standing in the Temple, teaching the people!”
English Standard VersionAnd someone came and told them, “Look! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.”
Berean Standard BibleThen someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”
Berean Literal BibleAnd a certain one having come, reported to them, "Behold, the men whom you put in the prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!"
King James BibleThen came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
New King James VersionSo one came and told them, saying, “Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”
New American Standard BibleBut someone came and reported to them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple area and teaching the people!”
NASB 1995But someone came and reported to them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”
NASB 1977But someone came and reported to them, “Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”
Legacy Standard BibleBut someone came and reported to them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”
Amplified BibleBut someone came and told them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing [right here] in the temple [area], teaching the people!”
Christian Standard BibleSomeone came and reported to them, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple and teaching the people.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleSomeone came and reported to them, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple complex and teaching the people.”
American Standard VersionAnd there came one and told them, Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people.
Contemporary English VersionJust then someone came in and said, "Now those men you put in jail are in the temple, teaching the people!"
English Revised VersionAnd there came one and told them, Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen someone told them, "The men you put in prison are standing in the temple courtyard. They're teaching the people."
Good News TranslationThen a man came in and said to them, "Listen! The men you put in prison are in the Temple teaching the people!"
International Standard VersionThen someone came and told them, "Look! The men you put in prison are standing in the Temple and teaching the people!"
NET BibleBut someone came and reported to them, "Look! The men you put in prison are standing in the temple courts and teaching the people!"
New Heart English BibleOne came and told them, "Look, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people."
Webster's Bible TranslationThen came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
Weymouth New TestamentAnd some one came and brought them word, saying, "The men you put in prison are actually in the Temple, standing there, teaching the people." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen someone came in and announced, “Look, the men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people!”
World English BibleOne came and told them, “Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand coming near, a certain one told them, saying, “Behold, the men whom you put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people”;
Berean Literal BibleAnd a certain one having come, reported to them, "Behold, the men whom you put in the prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!"
Young's Literal Translation and coming near, a certain one told them, saying -- 'Lo, the men whom ye did put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people;'
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd a certain one having come near, announced to them, saying, That, behold, the men which ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut one came and told them: Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple standing, and teaching the people.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut someone arrived and reported to them, “Behold, the men whom you placed in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.”
New American BibleThen someone came in and reported to them, “The men whom you put in prison are in the temple area and are teaching the people.”
New Revised Standard VersionThen someone arrived and announced, “Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen a man came and informed them, Behold! The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd a man came informing them: “The same men whom you shut up in the prison, behold, they are standing in The Temple teaching the people.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd some one came and reported to them: Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
Godbey New Testament
And a certain one coming announced to them, Behold, the men whom you placed in the prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.
Haweis New Testament
Then came a person and informed them, saying, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
Mace New Testament
when somebody came and told them, the men whom ye order'd to prison, are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
Weymouth New Testament
And some one came and brought them word, saying, "The men you put in prison are actually in the Temple, standing there, teaching the people."
Worrell New Testament
But a certain one, coming near, told them, "Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people!"
Worsley New Testament
when there came one and told them, saying, behold, the men whom ye put in prison, are in the temple teaching the people.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Apostles Before the Council24When the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this account, they were perplexed as to what was happening. 25Thensomeonecame inand announced,“Look,themenyou putinjailarestandinginthetemple courtsteachingthepeople!”26At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.…
Cross References Acts 4:18-21Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. / But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God. / For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” ...
Acts 2:24-32But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip. / David says about Him: ‘I saw the Lord always before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. / Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell in hope, ...
Acts 3:14-15You rejected the Holy and Righteous One and asked that a murderer be released to you. / You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact.
Acts 4:33With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.
Acts 2:36Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
Acts 7:52Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—
Acts 10:39-42We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, / God raised Him up on the third day and caused Him to be seen— / not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. ...
Acts 13:30-31But God raised Him from the dead, / and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.
Acts 17:31For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
Acts 26:23that the Christ would suffer, and as the first to rise from the dead, would proclaim light to our people and to the Gentiles.”
Matthew 28:5-7But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay. / Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ See, I have told you.”
Matthew 28:18-20Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Mark 16:6-7But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him. / But go, tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him, just as He told you.’”
Luke 24:5-7As 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? / He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee: / ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.’”
Luke 24:46-48And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. / You are witnesses of these things.
Treasury of Scripture Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. Behold. Acts 5:18-21 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison… Jump to Previous ActuallyCourtsJailPeoplePrisonReportedSomeoneStandingTeachingTempleWordJump to Next ActuallyCourtsJailPeoplePrisonReportedSomeoneStandingTeachingTempleWordActs 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.Then someone came in and announcedThis phrase indicates an interruption, suggesting urgency and surprise. The context is the aftermath of the apostles' miraculous release from prison by an angel. The announcement highlights the divine intervention that defied human authority. In biblical narratives, messengers often bring pivotal news, reminiscent of angelic announcements in the Gospels (e.g., Luke 2:10). “Look, the men you put in jail
The phrase underscores the irony and power of God’s intervention. The apostles, imprisoned for preaching about Jesus, are now free, emphasizing the futility of human efforts against God's will. This echoesPsalm 2:4, where God laughs at the plans of earthly rulers. The apostles' imprisonment reflects the early church's persecution, a theme prevalent in Acts. are standing in the temple courts
The temple courts were central to Jewish religious life, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The apostles' presence there signifies their boldness and commitment to proclaiming the Gospel in the heart of Judaism. This location is significant, as it was the same place where Jesus taught (John 7:14) and where early believers gathered (Acts 2:46). teaching the people!”
Teaching was a primary function of the apostles, fulfilling Jesus' Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). Their teaching in the temple courts demonstrates their obedience to God over human authorities (Acts 5:29). This act of teaching also fulfills the prophecy ofIsaiah 2:3, where the word of the Lord goes forth from Jerusalem, highlighting the spread of the Gospel from its Jewish roots to the wider world. Persons / Places / Events 1. The ApostlesThe primary figures in this passage, who were previously imprisoned for preaching about Jesus but are now found teaching in the temple courts. 2. The Temple CourtsA significant location in Jerusalem where the apostles were teaching. It was a central place for Jewish worship and gathering. 3. The MessengerAn unnamed individual who reports to the authorities that the apostles are teaching in the temple courts. 4. The SanhedrinThe Jewish ruling council that had previously ordered the apostles' imprisonment. They are the implied recipients of the messenger's report. 5. The Angel of the LordAlthough not mentioned in this specific verse, earlier in the chapter, an angel had freed the apostles from prison, instructing them to continue teaching. Teaching Points Obedience to God Over ManThe apostles' actions demonstrate the importance of prioritizing God's commands over human authority, especially when the two are in conflict. Courage in the Face of PersecutionThe apostles' return to teaching in the temple courts, despite the threat of imprisonment, exemplifies the courage required to stand firm in faith. Divine Intervention and ProvidenceThe apostles' release from prison by an angel underscores God's active role in supporting and guiding His followers. The Power of WitnessThe apostles' unwavering commitment to teaching about Jesus serves as a powerful witness to both believers and non-believers. Faithfulness in MissionThe apostles' dedication to their mission, even after imprisonment, challenges believers to remain faithful to their calling. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Acts 5:25?
2.How does Acts 5:25 demonstrate the apostles' commitment to God's mission?
3.What can we learn from the apostles' boldness in Acts 5:25?
4.How does Acts 5:25 connect with Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19-20?
5.How can we apply the apostles' example of obedience in our daily lives?
6.What role does divine authority play in the apostles' actions in Acts 5:25?
7.How does Acts 5:25 challenge the authority of religious leaders?
8.What does Acts 5:25 reveal about the apostles' commitment to their mission?
9.How does Acts 5:25 illustrate the power of divine intervention?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5?
11.Are extreme sports considered sinful activities?
12.What defines New Monasticism?
13.(Acts 4:4) How historically credible is the claim that about five thousand people converted on the spot?
14.Why does Jesus say 'turn the other cheek' (Matthew 5:39) but then violently cleanse the temple with a whip (John 2:15)?What Does Acts 5:25 Mean Then someone came in and announced• God often uses unexpected messengers to reveal His work, just as Rhoda did inActs 12:14 when she ran to announce Peter’s release. • The phrase underscores divine timing—while the Sanhedrin plots, the Lord is already a step ahead (Proverbs 19:21). • This simple report contrasts human confinement with God’s liberation, reminding us ofPsalm 2:4, where the Lord laughs at futile human resistance.
“Look,”• The exclamation grabs attention, echoingJohn 1:29: “Look, the Lamb of God…,” calling people to notice God’s intervention. • It signals urgency; the authorities cannot ignore what God has made public (Acts 4:16). • By commanding a fresh look, Scripture invites listeners then—and us now—to recognize God’s active hand.
the men you put in jail• Human courts had locked the apostles away (Acts 5:18), but God’s angel opened the doors (Acts 5:19), paralleling Daniel’s deliverance from the lions’ den (Daniel 6:23). • Their identity as “the men you put in jail” highlights the failure of persecution to silence truth (2 Timothy 2:9). • This clause reveals accountability: the rulers must confront their own impotence against God’s power.
are standing in the temple courts• The temple, heart of Jewish worship, becomes the stage for gospel proclamation, fulfilling the angel’s directive inActs 5:20. • Standing—not hiding—shows bold obedience (Acts 4:13) and recalls Jesus teaching openly in the same precincts (Luke 19:47). • Their position states plainly that God’s messengers belong in His house, no matter who tries to bar the door (Psalm 84:10).
teaching the people!• The apostles resume the very activity forbidden by the council, embodyingActs 4:20: “we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.” • Teaching, not just preaching, implies patient instruction, aligning withMatthew 28:19-20 and2 Timothy 4:2. • The exclamation point captures the unstoppable spread of truth (Acts 6:7), showing that opposition only amplifies the message.
summaryActs 5:25 spotlights God’s sovereign ability to overturn human restraints, place His servants where He wants them, and keep His truth ringing out. The surprise announcement, the urgent “Look,” the failed imprisonment, the bold stance in the temple, and the ongoing teaching together display a gospel that cannot be chained and a Lord who orchestrates every detail for His glory. Verse 25.- And there came one for then came one, A.V.; behold for saying, Behold, A.V. and T.R.; the prison for prison, A.V.; in the temple standing for standing in the temple, A.V. Standing implying the calm, fearless attitude of the men. There is an apparent reference in the mind of the writer to the words of the angel in ver. 20, "Go ye, and stand and speak."
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Thenδέ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.someoneτις(tis)Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100:Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.came inπαραγενόμενος(paragenomenos)Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3854:From para and ginomai; to become near, i.e. Approach; by implication, to appear publicly.[and] announced,ἀπήγγειλεν(apēngeilen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 518:To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.“Look,Ἰδοὺ(Idou)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400:See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!theοἱ(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.menἄνδρες(andres)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 435:A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.you putἔθεσθε(ethesthe)Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5087:To put, place, lay, set, fix, establish. A prolonged form of a primary theo to place.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.jailφυλακῇ(phylakē)Noun - Dative 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.areεἰσὶν(eisin)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.standingἑστῶτες(hestōtes)Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2476:A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications.inἐν(en)Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.theτῷ(tō)Article - Dative 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 courts,ἱερῷ(hierō)Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2411:Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple.teachingδιδάσκοντες(didaskontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1321:To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach.theτὸν(ton)Article - Accusative 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.people!”λαόν(laon)Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992:Apparently a primary word; a people.
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