Acts 5:19 nasb — But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,

NASB

"But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,"

— Acts 5:19, NASB

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Acts 5 — Context

16

Also the people from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together, bringing people who were sick or afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed.

17

But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.

18

They laid hands on the apostles and put them in a public jail.

19

But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,

20

"Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life."

21

Upon hearing this, they entered into the temple about daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest and his associates came, they called the Council together, even all the Senate of the sons of Israel, and sent orders to the prison house for them to be brought.

22

But the officers who came did not find them in the prison; and they returned and reported back,

Acts 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:19 say?
Acts 5:19 in the NASB reads: “But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,”
Where is Acts 5:19 in the Bible?
Acts 5:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 19.
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 5:19.
What translation should I read Acts 5:19 in?
Acts 5:19 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 5:19?
Acts 5:19 reads (NASB): “But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the gates of the prison, and taking them out he said,” 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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