Acts 5:23

“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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In The King James Version

Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.

In Context

22But when the officials went to the prison they couldn't find the apostles so they went back and told the council,

24Now when the captain of the Temple guards and the chief priests heard this they were totally baffled, and wondered what was going on.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:4But the one who sits enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord mocks them.

Proverbs 21:30Whatever wisdom, understanding, or guidance you may have is nothing before the Lord.

Lamentations 3:55I called out for you, Lord, from deep inside the pit.

Daniel 6:22My God sent his angel to shut the lions' mouths. They have not hurt me because I was found innocent in his sight. In addition, I have never done you any wrong, Your Majesty.”

Matthew 28:12After the chief priests had met with the elders, and worked out a plan, they bribed the soldiers with a great deal of money.

Acts 5:19But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and led them out.

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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