Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
Now, at these words, the captain of the Temple and the chief priests were greatly troubled about what might be the end of this business.
New American Standard Bible
Now when
King James Version
Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
Holman Bible
As
International Standard Version
When the commander of the Temple guards and the high priests heard these words, they were utterly at a loss as to what could have happened to them.
A Conservative Version
Now when they heard these words, the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests, were perplexed about them, whatever this would become.
American Standard Version
Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow.
Amplified
Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these things, they were greatly perplexed, wondering what would come of this.
An Understandable Version
Now when the captain of the Temple [guard] and the leading priests heard about this, they became frustrated over how far this [teaching] would [eventually] spread.
Anderson New Testament
When the priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt about them, what this could mean.
Common New Testament
Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed about them, wondering what would come of this.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Upon hearing this, the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests wonder'd bow this could be.
Darby Translation
And when they heard these words, both the priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests were in perplexity as to them, what this would come to.
Godbey New Testament
And when the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were at a loss concerning them, what this might be.
Goodspeed New Testament
When the commander of the Temple and the high priests heard this report, they were very much at a loss as to what would come of it.
John Wesley New Testament
When the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them, what this should be?
Julia Smith Translation
And when the priest and captain of the temple and chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt of them, what this might be.
King James 2000
Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they were perplexed of what might come of this.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now when both the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed concerning them, [as to] what this might be.
Modern King James verseion
And when the high priest and the temple commander and the chief priests heard these things, they were bewildered about them, what this might be.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When the chief priest of all and the ruler of the temple and the high priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
Moffatt New Testament
On hearing this the commander of the temple and the high priests were quite at a loss to know what to make of it.
Montgomery New Testament
When the officer in charge of the Temple and the high priest heard these words, they were perplexed concerning them, wondering what would come of it.
NET Bible
Now when the commander of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this report, they were greatly puzzled concerning it, wondering what this could be.
New Heart English Bible
Now when the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this.
Noyes New Testament
And when the priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were at a loss concerning them, to what this would come.
Sawyer New Testament
And when they heard these words, both the priest and the commander of the temple and the chief priests doubted concerning them, what this could mean.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, when both the captain of the temple and the High-priests heard these words, they were utterly at a loss concerning them - what perhaps this might come to.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Now when they heard these words, both the priest and captain of the temple and the chief priests were in the utmost perplexity concerning these things, what could be the meaning of it.
Twentieth Century New Testament
When the Officer in charge at the Temple and the Chief Priests heard their story, they were perplexed about the Apostles and as to what all this would lead to.
Webster
Now when the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them to what this would grow.
Weymouth New Testament
When the Commander of the Temple Guards and the High Priests heard this statement, they were utterly at a loss with regard to it, wondering what would happen next.
Williams New Testament
When the military commander of the temple square and the high priest heard this, they were utterly at a loss to know how this might turn out.
World English Bible
Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this.
Worrell New Testament
Now, when both the captain of the temple and the high priests heard these words, they were thoroughly perplexed concerning them, what this might become.
Worsley New Testament
Now when the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what this would come to;
Youngs Literal Translation
And as the priest, and the magistrate of the temple, and the chief priests, heard these words, they were doubting concerning them to what this would come;
Themes
Christian ministers » Instances of persecution » Apostles
The high priest » Duties of » Presiding in the superior court
Persecution » Instances of » Of the apostles
Peter » Imprisoned and scourged; his defense before the council
Priest » The function he served was superior to that of other priests » Judicial
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Reprove and threaten peter and john
Sadducees » Persecute the apostles
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Captains of (i. E. The temple security guard)
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References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 5:24
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Apostles Arrested And Imprisoned
23 Saying, The doors of the prison were safely shut, and the keepers were at the doors, but when they were open, there was nobody inside. 24 Now, at these words, the captain of the Temple and the chief priests were greatly troubled about what might be the end of this business. 25 And someone came and said to them, The men, whom you put in prison, are in the Temple teaching the people.
Cross References
Acts 4:1
And while they were talking to the people, the priests and the captain of the Temple and the Sadducees came up to them,
Acts 5:26
Then the captain and some of the police went and took them, but not violently, for fear that they might be stoned by the people.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his rule and of peace there will be no end, on the seat of David, and in his kingdom; to make it strong, supporting it with wise decision and righteousness, now and for ever. By the fixed purpose of the Lord of armies this will be done.
Isaiah 53:1-2
Who would have had faith in the word which has come to our ears, and to whom had the arm of the Lord been unveiled?
Daniel 2:34-35
While you were looking at it, a stone was cut out, but not by hands, and it gave the image a blow on its feet, which were of iron and earth, and they were broken in bits.
Daniel 2:44-45
And in the days of those kings, the God of heaven will put up a kingdom which will never come to destruction, and its power will never be given into the hands of another people, and all these kingdoms will be broken and overcome by it, but it will keep its place for ever.
Zechariah 6:12-13
And say to him, These are the words of the Lord of armies: See, the man whose name is the Branch, under whom there will be fertile growth.
Mark 4:30-32
And he said, What picture may we give of the kingdom of God, or with what story may we make it clear?
Luke 22:4
And he went away and had a discussion with the chief priests and the rulers, about how he might give him up to them.
Luke 22:52
And Jesus said to the chief priests and the captains of the Temple and the rulers, who had come against him, Have you come out as against a thief, with swords and sticks?
John 11:47-48
Then the high priests and the Pharisees had a meeting and said, What are we doing? This man is doing a number of signs.
John 12:19
Then the Pharisees said one to another, You see, you are unable to do anything: the world has gone after him.
Acts 2:12
And they were all surprised and in doubt saying to one another, What is the reason of this?
Acts 4:16-17
Saying, What are we to do with these men? for certainly it is clear to all who are living in Jerusalem that a most important sign has been done by them, and it is not possible to say that it is not so.
Acts 4:21
And when they had said more sharp words to them, they let them go, not seeing what punishment they might give them, because of the people; for all men were giving praise to God for what had taken place.