Acts 5:23 asv — saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we…

American Standard Version

"saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. "

— Acts 5:23, American Standard Version

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Acts 5 — Context

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Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life.

21

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

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But the officers that came found them not in the prison; and they returned, and told,

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saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.

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Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow.

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And there came one and told them, Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people.

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Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them, but without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.

Acts 5:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 5:23 say?
Acts 5:23 in the American Standard Version reads: “saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. ”
Where is Acts 5:23 in the Bible?
Acts 5:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 23.
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 5:23.
What translation should I read Acts 5:23 in?
Acts 5:23 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 5:23?
Acts 5:23 reads (ASV): “saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within. ” 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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