Acts 5:33 - Forerunner Commentary

Acts 5:33

31 ^aHim God has exalted to His right hand to be ^bPrince and ^cSavior, ^dto give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

32 And ^awe are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit ^bwhom God has given to those who obey Him.”

Gamaliel’s Advice

33 When they heard this, they were ^afurious and plotted to kill them.

34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named ^aGamaliel, a teacher of the law held in respect by all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside for a little while.

35 And he said to them: “Men of Israel,¹ take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men.

36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred,¹ joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing.

37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.

38 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing;

39 ^abut if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found ^bto fight against God.”

40 And they agreed with him, and when they had ^acalled for the apostles ^band beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

41 So they departed from the presence of the council, ^arejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for¹ His name.

42 And daily ^ain the temple, and in every house, ^bthey did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

Verse Comparison: Acts 5:33

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American Standard Version
But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and minded to slay them.

Amplified® Bible
Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart {and} infuriated and wanted to kill the disciples.

Contemporary English Version
When the council members heard this, they became so angry that they wanted to kill the apostles.

Darby English Version
But they, when they heard [these things], were cut to the heart, and took counsel to kill them.

Good News Bible
When the members of the Council heard this, they were so furious that they wanted to have the apostles put to death.

International Standard Version
When they heard this, they became furious and wanted to kill them.

King James Version
When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.

New American Standard Bible
But when they heard this, they were cut to the quick and intended to kill them.

New International Version
When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death.

New King James Version
When they heard this, they were furious and plotted to kill them.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But when they heard this, they felt cut to the quick and intended to kill them.

Young's Literal Translation
And they having heard, were cut `to the heart', and were taking counsel to slay them,

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