Acts 5:19 web — But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and said,

World English Bible

"But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and said,"

— Acts 5:19, World English Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

16

Multitudes also came together from the cities around Jerusalem, bringing sick people, and those who were tormented by unclean spirits: and they were all healed.

17

But the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,

18

and laid hands on the apostles, and put them in public custody.

19

But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and said,

20

"Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life."

21

When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and those who were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

22

But the officers who came didn't find them in the prison. They returned and reported,

Acts 5:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:19 say?
Acts 5:19 in the World English Bible reads: “But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and 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 (WEB): “But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out, and 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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