Acts 5:41

Acts 5:42 bbe — And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Acts 5:42, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 5:42 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ. ”
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ASV
“And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus as the Christ. ”
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WEB
“Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.”
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Acts 5 — Context

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

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.

Acts 5:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:42 say?

Acts 5:42 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.”

Where is Acts 5:42 in the Bible?

Acts 5:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 42.

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 5:42.

What translation should I read Acts 5:42 in?

Acts 5:42 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 5:42?

Acts 5:42 reads (BBE): “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.

Acts 5:42 bbe — And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

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