Acts 5:22

But when the officials went to the prison they couldn't find the apostles so they went back and told the council,

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In The King James Version

But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,

In Context

21They did as they were told and went into the Temple at around dawn and began teaching. Then the high priest and his followers called a council meeting with all the leaders of Israel. He sent for the apostles to be brought from prison.

23“We found the prison all locked up, with guards at the doors. But when we had them open up, we couldn't find anyone inside.”

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Matthew Henry on Acts 5:18-26

The Apostles Imprisoned; The Apostles Released by an Angel; The Disappointment of the Council. 17 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, 18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. 19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, 20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. 21 And when they heard that, they… Read the whole commentary →

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