Acts 5:20 net — “Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life.”

NET Bible

"“Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life.”"

— Acts 5:20, NET Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

17

Further Trouble for the Apostles Now the high priest rose up, and all those with him(that is, the religious party 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 doors of the prison, led them out, and said,

20

“Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life.”

21

When they heard this, they entered the temple courts at daybreak and began teaching. Now when the high priest and those who were with him arrived, they summoned the Sanhedrin– that is, the whole high council of the Israelites– and sent to the jail to have the apostles brought before them.

22

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

23

“We found the jail locked securely and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”

Acts 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:20 say?
Acts 5:20 in the NET Bible reads: ““Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life.””
Where is Acts 5:20 in the Bible?
Acts 5:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 20.
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 5:20.
What translation should I read Acts 5:20 in?
Acts 5:20 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 5:20?
Acts 5:20 reads (NET): ““Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life.”” 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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