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Acts 5:17
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The head preacher and his cronies, who belonged the Sadducees, were jealous and completely frustrated because of what these cowboys were doing.
But the high priest rose up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.
But the high priest rose up and those with him (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.
But the high priest and those who were with him (the Sadducees) were full of envy,
And the high priest rising up, and all they that were with him, which is the sect of the Sadducees, were filled with wrath,
Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation,
Then the high priest took action. He and all his colleagues, those who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy.
But the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
But the high priest arising, and all that were with him, which was the sect of the Saducees,
This roused the High Priest. He and all his party--the sect of the Sadducees--were filled with angry jealousy
Then the high Priest rose vp, and al they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadduces) and were filled with indignation,
And rising up, the high priest and all those with him, which is the sect of the Sadducees, were filled with zeal,
But the hye prest rose vp, and all they yt were with him, which is the secte of the Saduces, and were full of indignacion,
Then the high priest, and all that accompanied him, who were of the sect of the Sadducees, being filled with indignation,
Provoked mightily by all this, the Chief Priest and those on his side, mainly the sect of Sadducees, went into action, arrested the apostles and put them in the town jail. But during the night an angel of God opened the jailhouse door and led them out. He said, "Go to the Temple and take your stand. Tell the people everything there is to say about this Life." Promptly obedient, they entered the Temple at daybreak and went on with their teaching.
But the high priest stood up, along with all his associates (that is, the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy and resentment.
But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sad'ducees, and filled with jealousy
Then ye chefe preste rose vp and all they that were with him (which is the secte of the Saduces) and were full of indignacion
But the high priest rose up, and all those that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him; (which is the sect of the Sadducees) and were filled with indignation,
And having risen, the chief priest, and all those with him -- being the sect of the Sadducees -- were filled with zeal,
The high priest and all his friends (a group called the Sadducees) became very jealous.
Now the high priest rose up, and all those with him (that is, the religious party of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.
The high priest and all the other Sadducees who were with him became jealous.
But the cohen hagadol and his associates, who were members of the party of the Tz'dukim, were filled with jealousy.
But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and filled with jealousy
Then the chiefe Priest rose vp, and all they that were with him (which was the sect of the Sadduces) and were full of indignation,
Then the high priest was filled with jealousy and all of those who were with him, for they were adherents to the teachings of the Sad''du-cees,
But the Kohen Gadol rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Tzedukim), and they were filled with jealousy,
Then the high priest and all those from the sect of the Sadducees who were with him were filled with jealousy. So they went out,Acts 4:1-2,6;">[xr]
And the chief of the priests, and they who were with him, who were of the doctrine of the Zadukoyee, were filled with envy,
And the high priest was filled with indignation, and all those with him who were of the doctrine of the Sadducees.
The high priest and his officials, who were Sadducees, were filled with jealousy.
The head religious leader heard this. Some of the religious group who believe no one will be raised from the dead also heard of the people being healed. They became very jealous.
But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
Then the high priest took action; he and all who were with him (that is, the sect of the Sadducees), being filled with jealousy,
But the High-priest, arising, and all who were with him, - being the sect of the Sadducees, - were filled with jealousy,
Then the high priest rising up, and all they that were with him (which is the heresy of the Sadducees) were filled with envy.
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
Now the high priest rose up and all those who were with him (that is, the party of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.
Then the chiefe priest rose vp, and all they that were with hym, which is the sect of the Saducees, and were full of indignation:
The high priest and all his friends, a group called the Sadducees, became very jealous.
But the high priest stood up, along with all his associates (that is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy.
Then the High Priest and all his companions, members of the local party of the Sadducees, became extremely jealous of the apostles; so they decided to take action.
But the prince of preestis roos vp, and alle that weren with hym, that is the eresye of Saduceis, and weren fillid with enuye;
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
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the high: Acts 4:26, Psalms 2:1-3, John 11:47-49, John 12:10, John 12:19
all: Acts 4:1, Acts 4:2, Acts 4:6, Acts 23:6-8
indignation: or, envy, Acts 7:9, Acts 13:45, Acts 17:5, 1 Samuel 18:12-16, Job 5:2, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Matthew 27:18, Galatians 5:21, James 3:14-16, James 4:5, 1 Peter 2:1
Reciprocal: Nehemiah 4:1 - Sanballat Isaiah 43:27 - and thy Jeremiah 26:7 - General Matthew 3:7 - the Pharisees Matthew 16:1 - Sadducees Matthew 22:23 - the Sadducees Mark 13:9 - take Luke 20:27 - the Sadducees Luke 21:12 - before Acts 5:21 - But Acts 24:5 - the sect Acts 28:22 - sect 1 Corinthians 11:19 - heresies James 2:6 - and
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Then the high priest rose up,.... Annas, or rather Caiaphas; :- he having heard what miracles were wrought by the apostles, and what additions were made to them, rose up from his seat and went out of the sanhedrim, in great haste, and in much wrath and passion:
and all they that were with him; in council, that were of his kindred or his party, as John and Alexander, and others, Acts 4:6
which is the sect of the Sadducees; who denied the resurrection of the dead; which doctrine the apostles preached; and this made the high priest and his party very uneasy; whence it seems that the then high priest was a Sadducee, and also the sanhedrim at that time, and which was sometimes the case. Great care indeed was taken of an high priest, that he should not be a Sadducee; on the eve of the day of atonement they always swore the high priest, lest he should be a Sadducee, that he would make no innovation in what was ordered him; and particularly that he would not put the incense upon the fire without, and then carry it in a censor into the most holy place, as the Sadducees understood k, Leviticus 16:3. But notwithstanding all their care, sometimes they had a Sadducee for an high priest; we read of one John, an high priest, who ministered in that office fourscore years, and at last became a Sadducee l. And sometimes a sanhedrim consisted only of Sadducees: hence we read of דין של עדוקי
בית, "a sanhedrim of Sadducees" m; and such an one was this; and therefore it is not to be wondered at what follows,
and they were filled with indignation; or "zeal", for Sadducism; and which was a blind zeal, and not according to knowledge: or "with envy" at the apostles for the miracles done by them, and because of the success that attended them; fearing lest, should they go on at this rate, their religion and authority would come to nothing. Sadducism now seemed greatly to prevail among men in power; and the Jews say n,
"the son of David will not come until the whole government is turned to the opinion of the Sadducees.''
k Misna Yoma, c. 1. sect. 5. Maimon. & Bartenora in ib. l T. Bab. Beracot, fol. 29. 1. Juchasin, fol. 16. 2. m T. Bab. Sanhedrin, fol. 52. 2. n Ib. fol. 97. 1.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Then the high priest - Probably “Caiaphas.” Compare John 11:49. It seems from this place that he belonged to the sect of the Sadducees. It is certain that he had signalized himself by opposition to the Lord Jesus and to his cause constantly.
Rose up - This expression is sometimes “redundant,” and at others it means simply to “begin” to do a thing, or to resolve to do it. Compare Luke 15:18.
And all they that were with him - That is, all they that coincided with him in doctrine or opinion; or, in other words, that portion of the Sanhedrin that was composed of “Sadducees.” There was a strong party of Sadducees in the Sanhedrin; and perhaps at this time it was so strong a majority as to be able to control its decisions. Compare Acts 23:6.
Which is the sect - The word translated “sect” here is that from which we have derived our word “heresy.” It means simply “sect” or “party,” and is not used in a bad sense as implying reproach, or even error. The idea which “we” attach to it of error, and of denying fundamental doctrines in religion, is one that does not occur in the New Testament.
Sadducees - See the notes on Matthew 3:7. The main doctrine of this sect was the denial of the resurrection of the dead. The reason why “they” were particularly opposed to the apostles rather than the Pharisees was that the apostles dwelt much on the “resurrection of the Lord Jesus,” which, if true, completely overthrew their doctrine. All the converts, therefore, that were made to Christianity, tended to diminish their numbers and influence, and also to establish the belief of the “Pharisees” in the doctrine of the resurrection. So long, therefore, as the effect of the labors of the apostles was to establish one of the main doctrines of the “Pharisees,” and to confute the “Sadducees,” so long we may suppose that the “Pharisees” would either favor them or be silent; and so long the “Sadducees” would be opposed to them, and enraged against them. One sect will often see with composure the progress of another that it really hates, if it will humble a rival. Even opposition to the gospel will sometimes be silent provided the spread of religion will tend to humble and mortify those against whom we may be opposed.
Were filled with indignation - Greek: “zeal.” The word denotes any kind of “fervor” or “warmth,” and may be applied to any warm or violent affection of the mind, either “envy, wrath, zeal,” or “love,” Acts 13:45; John 2:17; Romans 10:2; 2 Corinthians 7:7; 2 Corinthians 11:2. Here it probably “includes envy” and “wrath.” They were “envious” at the success of the apostles - at the number of converts that were made to a doctrine that they hated, and they were envious that the “Pharisees” were deriving such an accession of strength to their doctrine of the resurrection; and they were “indignant” that the apostles regarded so little their authority, and disobeyed the solemn injunction of the Sanhedrin. Compare Acts 4:18-21.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 5:17. The high priest - and - the sect of the Sadducees — αιρεσις των σαδδουκαιων, The heresy of the Sadducees. In this place, as well as in several others, the word αιρεσις, heresy, has no evil meaning in itself; it is a word of distinction, and may receive either a good or bad colouring from the persons or opinions designated by it. It signifies a sect or party, whether good or bad, distinguished from any other sect. αιρεσις, heresy, comes from αιρεω, I choose, and was anciently applied to the different sects of the heathen philosophers, the members of each sect having chosen their own in preference to all the others. It has been applied among ecclesiastical writers in the same way - when a man chooses one party of Christians, in preference to others, to be his companions in the way of salvation; and he chooses them and their creed and Christian discipline, because he believes the whole to be more consistent with the oracles of God than any of the rest. The Church of Rome has thought proper to attach a very bad meaning to this innocent word, and then apply it to all those who can neither credit her transubstantiation, depend on her purgatory, nor worship her relics. A heretic, in her acceptation, is one who is not a papist, and, because not a papist, utterly out of the way and out of the possibility of being saved. These persons should recollect that, by a then persecuting brother, St. Paul, all the apostles, and the whole Church of Christ, were termed ναζωραιων αιρεσις, the heresy of the Nazarenes, Acts 24:5; and it was after the way which the persecuting Jews called heresy that St. Paul and the rest of the apostles worshipped the God of their fathers, Acts 24:14; and it was according to the strictest HERESY in the Jewish Church, ακιριβεστατην αιρεσιν, that St. Paul lived before his conversion, Acts 26:5; and we find, from Acts 28:22, that the whole Church of Christ was termed this heresy, ταυτης αιρεσεως, and this by persons who intended no reproach, but wished simply to distinguish the Christians from scribes, Pharisees, Sadducees, c. Heresy therefore, in its first acceptation, signifies simply a choice: afterwards it was applied to designate all those persons who made the same choice and hence the word sect and it became synonymous: in process of time it was applied to those professing Christianity who made, in some cases, a different choice as to some article of faith, or form of worship, from those which had obtained in that part of the Church with which they had been before connected. The majority, from whom they became thus separated, spoke evil of them, and treated them ill, because they presumed to choose for themselves on the foundation of the Holy Scriptures; and because they would take nothing for the truth of God that was not accredited from heaven. Thus, when the people now called Protestants, began to examine their creed according to the Holy Scriptures, and, in consequence of this examination, left out auricular confession, indulgences, the priests' power to forgive sins, adoration of saints, angels, and relics, purgatory, and the doctrine of transubstantiation, because they could not find them in the word of God, the papists called them heretics, by which they meant, in opposition to the meaning of the word, persons holding damnable errors; and, as such, they persecuted, burnt, and destroyed them wherever they had power. Now be it known to these persecutors, that the Protestants still choose to reject opinions and practices which they know to be unscriptural, absurd, and superstitious; and which they have a thousand times demonstrated to be such: and, on this ground, may they still be HERETICS!
Were filled with indignation. — ζηλου, With zeal. ζηλος, from ζεω, to be hot, and λα or λιαν, very much, signifies a vehement affection or disposition of the mind, which, according to its object, is either good or bad, laudable or blamable. Its meaning in this place is easily discerned; and not improperly translated indignation, in our version. We need not be surprised that the Sadducees were filled with indignation, because the apostles proclaimed the resurrection of Christ, and, through that, the general resurrection, which was diametrically opposed to their doctrine; for they denied the possibility of a resurrection, and believed not in the being of either angel or spirit; nor did they allow of the existence of a spiritual world. Acts 4:2.
