Acts 5:17 cpdv — Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were fi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy."

— Acts 5:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 5 — Context

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Now the multitude of men and women who believed in the Lord was ever increasing,

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so much so that they laid the infirm in the streets, placing them on beds and stretchers, so that, as Peter arrived, at least his shadow might fall upon any one of them, and they would be freed from their infirmities.

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But a multitude also hurried to Jerusalem from the neighboring cities, carrying the sick and those troubled by unclean spirits, who were all healed.

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Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.

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And they laid hands on the Apostles, and they placed them in the common prison.

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But in the night, an Angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison and led them out, saying,

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“Go and stand in the temple, speaking to the people all these words of life.”

Acts 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:17 say?
Acts 5:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.”
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 (CPDV): “Then the high priest and all those who were with him, that is, the heretical sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with jealousy.” 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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