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Acts 5:40-1964 bbe — And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them order…

Bible in Basic English

40

And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they let them go.

41

So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.

42

And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

— Acts 5:40-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 5:40-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. ”

  • DRB

    “And calling in the apostles, after they had scourged them, they charged them that they should not speak at all in the name of Jesus. And they dismissed them. And they indeed went from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were accounted worthy to suffer reproach for the name of Jesus. And every day they ceased not, in the temple and from house to house, to teach and preach Christ Jesus. ”

  • KJVA

    “And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. ”

Acts 5 — Context

37

After this man, there was Judas of Galilee, at the time of the numbering, and some of the people went after him: he was put to death, and all his supporters were put to flight.

38

And now I say to you, Do nothing to these men, but let them be: for if this teaching or this work is of men, it will come to nothing:

39

But if it is of God, you will not be able to overcome them, and you are in danger of fighting against God.

40

And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they let them go.

41

So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name.

42

And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

Acts 5:40-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:40-1964 say?
Acts 5:40-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they let them go. So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name. And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.”
Where is Acts 5:40-1964 in the Bible?
Acts 5:40-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verses 40–1964.
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 5:40-1964.
What translation should I read Acts 5:40-1964 in?
Acts 5:40-1964 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 5:40-1964?
Acts 5:40-1964 reads (BBE): “And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they let them go. So they went away from the Sanhedrin, happy to undergo shame for the Name. And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.” 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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