Acts 5:17

But the high-priest and all that were with him, which is the sect of the Sadducees, rose up and were filled with indignation,

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In The King James Version

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,

In Context

16The multitude also belonging to the cities around came together to Jerusalem bringing the sick, and those plagued by unclean spirits; and they were all healed.

18and laid hands on the apostles, and put them in the public prison.

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Cross References

Psalms 2:1Why do the heathen rage, And the nations meditate a vain thing?

Proverbs 27:4Wrath is cruel, and anger overwhelming; But who is able to stand before jealousy?

Matthew 27:18For he knew that for envy they had delivered him up.

John 12:10But the priests consulted together that they might put Lazarus also to death;

Acts 4:1And while they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:13-17

The Progress of the Gospel. 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them. 14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) 15 Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of… Read the whole commentary →

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