Acts 5:28 kjva — Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem wi…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us."

— Acts 5:28, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 5 — Context

25

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

26

Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been 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, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.

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Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

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

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Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Acts 5:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:28 say?
Acts 5:28 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, 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 (KJVA): “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, 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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