Acts 4:5 cpdv — And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, "

— Acts 4:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 4 — Context

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being grieved that they were teaching the people and announcing in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

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And they laid hands on them, and they placed them under guard until the next day. For it was now evening.

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But many of those who had heard the word believed. And the number of men became five thousand.

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And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,

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including Annas, the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John and Alexander, and as many as were of the priestly family.

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And stationing them in the middle, they questioned them: “By what power, or in whose name, have you done this?”

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Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Leaders of the people and elders, listen.

Acts 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:5 say?
Acts 4:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, ”
Where is Acts 4:5 in the Bible?
Acts 4:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 5.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 4:5.
What translation should I read Acts 4:5 in?
Acts 4:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 4:5?
Acts 4:5 reads (CPDV): “And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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