Acts 5:17

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

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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 came together from the cities around Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits; and they were all healed.

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

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Cross References

1 Samuel 18:12Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and had departed from Saul.

Psalms 2:1Why do the nations rage, and the peoples plot a vain thing?

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

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

John 12:10But the chief priests conspired to put Lazarus to death also,

Acts 4:1As they spoke to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to 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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