Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. New Living Translation The next day the council of all the rulers and elders and teachers of religious law met in Jerusalem. English Standard Version On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, Berean Standard Bible The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass on the next day that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem, King James Bible And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, New King James Version And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, New American Standard Bible On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; NASB 1995 On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; NASB 1977 And it came about on the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; Legacy Standard Bible Now it happened that on the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; Amplified Bible On the next day, their magistrates and elders and scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) were gathered together in Jerusalem; Berean Annotated Bible The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem (city of peace), Christian Standard Bible The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem Holman Christian Standard Bible The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem American Standard Version And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; Contemporary English Version The next morning the leaders, the elders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses met in Jerusalem. English Revised Version And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem; GOD'S WORD® Translation The next day the Jewish rulers, leaders, and scribes met in Jerusalem. Good News Translation The next day the Jewish leaders, the elders, and the teachers of the Law gathered in Jerusalem. International Standard Version The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes met in Jerusalem NET Bible On the next day, their rulers, elders, and experts in the law came together in Jerusalem. New Heart English Bible It happened in the morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, Weymouth New Testament The next day a meeting was held in Jerusalem of their Rulers, Elders, and Scribes, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, World English Bible In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it came to pass the next day, there were gathered together of them the rulers, and elders, and scribes, to Jerusalem, Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass on the next day that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem, Young's Literal Translation And it came to pass upon the morrow, there were gathered together of them the rulers, and elders, and scribes, to Jerusalem, Smith's Literal Translation And it was on the morrow, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were gathered together at Jerusalem, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd it came to pass on the morrow, that their princes, and ancients, and scribes, were gathered together in Jerusalem; Catholic Public Domain Version And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, New American Bible On the next day, their leaders, elders, and scribes were assembled in Jerusalem, New Revised Standard Version The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the next day, the leaders and the elders and the scribes gathered together; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And the next day the Rulers and the Elders and The Scribes assembled, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes, Godbey New Testament And it came to pass on the morrow, the rulers and elders and scribes Haweis New Testament Now it came to pass that the next morning, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were assembled at Jerusalem, Mace New Testament On the morrow, the rulers, senators, and doctors of the law, then at Jerusalem, assembled, Weymouth New Testament The next day a meeting was held in Jerusalem of their Rulers, Elders, and Scribes, Worrell New Testament And it came to pass, the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem, Worsley New Testament And on the morrow their rulers, and elders, and scribes were gathered together at Jerusalem: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Peter and John Before the Council…4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. 5 The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.… Cross References The next day John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! John 1:35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. Matthew 27:62 The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and Pharisees assembled before Pilate. the rulers, elders, and scribes Luke 23:13 Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people, Matthew 26:3 At that time the chief priests and elders of the people assembled in the courtyard of the high priest, whose name was Caiaphas, Mark 15:1 Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate. assembled in Jerusalem, 2 Chronicles 30:13 In the second month, a very great assembly gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Ezra 3:1 By the seventh month, the Israelites had settled in their towns, and the people assembled as one man in Jerusalem. Ezra 10:7 And a proclamation was issued throughout Judah and Jerusalem that all the exiles should gather at Jerusalem. Acts 5:27-28 They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” Acts 6:12-15 So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” … Acts 23:1-5 Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” / At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. / Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” … Acts 22:30 The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them. Acts 24:1-9 Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. … Acts 25:1-5 Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. … Acts 26:30-32 Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.” Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes, on. Acts 5:20,21 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life… Micah 2:1 Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand. Matthew 27:1,2 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: … rulers. Acts 4:8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel, Acts 5:34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; Acts 6:12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, Jump to Previous Authority Elders Gathered Held Jerusalem Law Meeting Met Morning Morrow Rulers Scribes Teachers TogetherJump to Next Authority Elders Gathered Held Jerusalem Law Meeting Met Morning Morrow Rulers Scribes Teachers TogetherActs 4 1. The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,3. imprison him and John. 5. After, upon examination 8. Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus, 11. and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved, 13. they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name, 23. whereupon the church flees to prayer. 31. And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer; 34. confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity. The next day This phrase indicates a continuation from the events of the previous chapter, where Peter and John were arrested for preaching about Jesus and healing a lame man. The timing suggests a swift response from the Jewish authorities, emphasizing the urgency and seriousness with which they viewed the apostles' actions. It reflects the Jewish legal practice of addressing matters promptly, often the day after an incident. the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem Persons / Places / Events 1. Rulers, Elders, and ScribesThese were the Jewish leaders who held authority in religious and civil matters. They were part of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council in Jerusalem. 2. Jerusalem The central city for Jewish worship and the location of the Temple. It was the hub of religious and political activity for the Jewish people. 3. The Assembly This event marks a formal gathering of the Jewish leadership to address the actions of Peter and John, who were preaching about Jesus and performing miracles in His name. Teaching Points Authority and OppositionThe assembly of rulers, elders, and scribes represents the established authority that often opposes the spread of the Gospel. Believers should be prepared to face opposition from those in power when standing for their faith. Courage in Witnessing Peter and John's boldness in the face of authority is a model for Christians today. We are called to witness for Christ, even when it may lead to confrontation with societal or religious norms. The Role of the Holy Spirit The courage and wisdom displayed by Peter and John were empowered by the Holy Spirit. Believers should rely on the Holy Spirit for strength and guidance in their witness. Community and Support The early church was a community that supported each other in times of trial. Christians today should seek to build strong, supportive communities that encourage one another in faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 4:5?2. How does Acts 4:5 demonstrate the importance of standing firm in faith? 3. What can we learn from the apostles' courage in Acts 4:5? 4. How does Acts 4:5 connect to Jesus' teachings on persecution? 5. How can we apply the apostles' boldness in Acts 4:5 to our lives? 6. What role does the Holy Spirit play in empowering believers, as seen in Acts 4:5? 7. What significance does Acts 4:5 hold in the context of early Christian persecution? 8. How does Acts 4:5 reflect the authority of Jewish leaders over early Christians? 9. Why were the rulers, elders, and scribes gathered in Acts 4:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 4? 11. Who was Annas in the Bible? 12. What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross? 13. Who was Annas in the Bible? 14. Who was Caiaphas in the Bible? What Does Acts 4:5 Mean The next day• Scripture notes, “The next day” (Acts 4:5), reminding us that God’s plan often unfolds one clear step at a time. The apostles had spent a night in custody (Acts 4:3), yet dawn brought a fresh stage in their mission—echoing how God’s mercies are “new every morning” (Lamentations 3:23). • We see a pattern in Acts where decisive events occur the very next day—Peter’s release (Acts 12:6–11) and Paul’s hearings (Acts 25:6). The rhythm encourages us to expect God to keep moving, even when opposition feels like a pause button. the rulers • These “rulers” were members of the Sanhedrin’s priestly leadership (Luke 23:13). Their presence signals that the highest authorities were now weighing Peter and John’s testimony—just as they once interrogated Jesus (John 18:19–24). • Acts frequently shows earthly rulers unwittingly advancing heaven’s purposes (Acts 13:27). The same Lord who placed rulers in authority (Romans 13:1) will hold them accountable for their response to the gospel. elders • “Elders” points to respected community leaders (Exodus 3:16; Luke 7:3). Their inclusion highlights how the gospel challenges not only institutional power but also community tradition. • When elders gather, decisions carry weight (Acts 11:30; 15:6). Here, they must decide what to do with undeniable evidence: a healed man standing next to Spirit-filled witnesses (Acts 4:14). and scribes • Scribes were scholars committed to copying and interpreting Scripture (Ezra 7:6; Matthew 23:2). Ironically, men devoted to the Word now confront the living Word’s messengers (John 5:39–40). • Their presence fulfills Jesus’ prediction that His followers would stand before “synagogues and rulers and authorities” (Luke 12:11). The clash is not between ignorance and learning, but between spiritual blindness and unveiled truth (2 Corinthians 3:15–16). assembled • The leaders “assembled,” forming an official council (Acts 4:6). Scripture often shows God using gatherings for pivotal revelation—Sinai (Exodus 19:17), Pentecost (Acts 2:1). • Whereas human assemblies may plot against the Lord (Psalm 2:1–2; Acts 4:25–26), God turns such meetings into stages for His glory. Peter’s bold defense will soon spotlight Jesus as the cornerstone they rejected (Acts 4:11). in Jerusalem • Jerusalem was the spiritual center (Psalm 122:1–3) and the place where Jesus was crucified and resurrected (Acts 2:23–24). By remaining here, the apostles obeyed Jesus’ command to start their witness “in Jerusalem” (Acts 1:8). • The city that silenced prophets (Matthew 23:37) now hears the uncontainable gospel. From this same city, persecution will scatter believers—and thereby spread the Word even farther (Acts 8:1, 4). summary Acts 4:5 paints a simple scene: a fresh dawn, powerful leaders, and a formal assembly in Jerusalem. Yet behind the straightforward report lies a profound reminder: God orchestrates time (“the next day”), positions of authority (“rulers, elders, and scribes”), deliberate gatherings (“assembled”), and strategic locations (“in Jerusalem”) to advance the name of Jesus. Obstacles become opportunities, and even the most intimidating courtroom can become a pulpit for the gospel. (5) And it came to pass on the morrow . . .--Better, that there were gathered together the rulers, elders, and scribes in Jerusalem. The two last words are misplaced in the English version by being transferred to the end of the next verse. The later MSS. give, however, unto Jerusalem. The meeting was obviously summoned, like that of Matthew 26:5, to consider what course was necessary in face of the new facts that had presented themselves, and was probably the first formal meeting of the Sanhedrin that had been held since the trial of our Lord. On its constitution, see Notes on Matthew 5:22; Matthew 26:57; Matthew 27:1. This meeting would, of course, include the Pharisee section of the scribes as well as the Sadducees.Verse 5. - Were gathered together in Jerusalem for at (ver. 6), A.V.; or, as it should rather be rendered, to - some of them probably living in the country. This clause is placed in the A.V. at the end of ver. 6 because, in the T.R., Annas, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander are in the accusative ease, whereas, in the R.T., they are in the nominative case; for which reason the R.V. supplies the words "was there" in ver. 6. We see here the different classes which composed the Sanhedrim.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Theτὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. next day αὔριον (aurion) Adverb Strong's 839: Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow. [the] αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. rulers, ἄρχοντας (archontas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first. elders, πρεσβυτέρους (presbyterous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. scribes γραμματεῖς (grammateis) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary. assembled συναχθῆναι (synachthēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Jerusalem, Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2419: Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine. Links Acts 4:5 NIVActs 4:5 NLT Acts 4:5 ESV Acts 4:5 NASB Acts 4:5 KJV Acts 4:5 BibleApps.com Acts 4:5 Biblia Paralela Acts 4:5 Chinese Bible Acts 4:5 French Bible Acts 4:5 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 4:5 It happened in the morning that their (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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