Acts 5:28 asv — saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and…

American Standard Version

"saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us. "

— Acts 5:28, American Standard Version

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Acts 5 — Context

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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.

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And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,

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saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.

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But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.

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The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree.

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Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.

Acts 5:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:28 say?
Acts 5:28 in the American Standard Version reads: “saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us. ”
Where is Acts 5:28 in the Bible?
Acts 5:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 28.
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 5:28.
What translation should I read Acts 5:28 in?
Acts 5:28 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 5:28?
Acts 5:28 reads (ASV): “saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us. ” 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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