Acts 5:17 bbe — But the high priest and those who were with him (the Sadducees) were full of envy,

Bible in Basic English

"But the high priest and those who were with him (the Sadducees) were full of envy,"

— Acts 5:17, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 5 — Context

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And a great number of men and women had faith, and were joined to the Lord;

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And they even took into the streets people who were ill, and put them on beds, so that when Peter went by, some of them might be in his shade.

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And numbers of people came together from the towns round about Jerusalem, with those who were ill and those who were troubled with unclean spirits: and they were all made well.

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But the high priest and those who were with him (the Sadducees) were full of envy,

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And they took the Apostles and put them in the common prison.

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But in the night an angel of the Lord, opening the doors of the prison, took them out and said,

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Go, take your place in the Temple and give the people all the teaching about this Life.

Acts 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:17 say?
Acts 5:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the high priest and those who were with him (the Sadducees) were full of envy,”
Where is Acts 5:17 in the Bible?
Acts 5:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 17.
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 5:17.
What translation should I read Acts 5:17 in?
Acts 5:17 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 5:17?
Acts 5:17 reads (BBE): “But the high priest and those who were with him (the Sadducees) were full of envy,” 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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