Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.” New Living Translation “Go to the Temple and give the people this message of life!” English Standard Version “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” Berean Standard Bible “Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” Berean Literal Bible "Go, and having stood in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life." King James Bible Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. New King James Version “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.” New American Standard Bible “Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple area the whole message of this Life.” NASB 1995 “Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life.” NASB 1977 “Go your way, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life.” Legacy Standard Bible “Go, stand and speak to the people in the temple the whole message of this Life.” Amplified Bible “Go, stand and continue to tell the people in the temple [courtyards] the whole message of this Life [the eternal life revealed by Christ and found through faith in Him].” Christian Standard Bible “Go and stand in the temple, and tell the people all about this life.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Go and stand in the temple complex, and tell the people all about this life.” American Standard Version Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life. Contemporary English Version "Go to the temple and tell the people everything about this new life." English Revised Version Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life. GOD'S WORD® Translation The angel told them, "Stand in the temple courtyard, and tell the people everything about life [in Christ]." Good News Translation "Go and stand in the Temple, and tell the people all about this new life." International Standard Version "Go, stand in the Temple, and keep on telling the people the whole message about this life they can have." Majority Standard Bible ?Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.? NET Bible "Go and stand in the temple courts and proclaim to the people all the words of this life." New Heart English Bible "Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life." Webster's Bible Translation Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. Weymouth New Testament "Go and stand in the Temple, and go on proclaiming to the people all this Message of Life." World English Bible “Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Go on, and standing, speak in the temple to the people all the sayings of this life”; Berean Literal Bible "Go, and having stood in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life." Young's Literal Translation 'Go on, and standing, speak in the temple to the people all the sayings of this life;' Smith's Literal Translation Go ye, and having stood, speak in the temple all the words of this life. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGo, and standing speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. Catholic Public Domain Version “Go and stand in the temple, speaking to the people all these words of life.” New American Bible “Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life.” New Revised Standard Version “Go, stand in the temple and tell the people the whole message about this life.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleGo, stand in the temple and speak to the people all these words of life. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Go stand in The Temple and speak to the people all these words of life.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentGo, stand in the temple, and speak to the people all the words of this life. Godbey New Testament Go, and standing in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life. Haweis New Testament Go, and taking your station in the temple, speak to the people all the words of this life. Mace New Testament go, stand in the temple, and declare to the people, the whole doctrine of life. Weymouth New Testament "Go and stand in the Temple, and go on proclaiming to the people all this Message of Life." Worrell New Testament "Go, and, standing, speak in the temple, to the people, all the words of this life." Worsley New Testament "Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life." Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Apostles Arrested and Freed…19But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, 20“Go, stand in the temple courts and tell the people the full message of this new life.” 21At daybreak the apostles entered the temple courts as they had been told and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.… Cross References Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. John 20:21 Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.” Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 4:29-31 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” / After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Acts 10:42 And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. Romans 10:14-15 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. 1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, Jeremiah 1:7 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. Ezekiel 2:7 But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious. Jonah 3:2 “Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.” Psalm 40:9-10 I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. / I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly. Treasury of Scripture Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life. stand. Isaiah 58:1 Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins. Jeremiah 7:2 Stand in the gate of the LORD'S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD. Jeremiah 19:14,15 Then came Jeremiah from Tophet, whither the LORD had sent him to prophesy; and he stood in the court of the LORD'S house; and said to all the people, … all. Acts 11:14 Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house shall be saved. Exodus 24:3 And Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD, and all the judgments: and all the people answered with one voice, and said, All the words which the LORD hath said will we do. John 6:63,68 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life… Jump to Previous Courts Full Life Message New Proclaiming Sayings Speak Stand Standing Teaching Temple Whole WordsJump to Next Courts Full Life Message New Proclaiming Sayings Speak Stand Standing Teaching Temple Whole WordsActs 5 1. After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, 3. at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead; 12. and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles; 14. to the increase of the faith; 17. the apostles are again imprisoned; 19. but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all; 21. when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple, 29. and before the council, 33. they are in danger to be killed; 34. but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten; 41. for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching. Go The command to "go" is a directive from the angel of the Lord, emphasizing immediate action and obedience. This mirrors the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus instructs His disciples to "go and make disciples of all nations." The urgency and authority of the command highlight the divine mandate to spread the Gospel. Stand in the temple courts And tell the people The full message Of this new life Persons / Places / Events 1. The ApostlesThe primary figures in this passage, who are commanded by an angel to continue preaching the Gospel despite previous arrests and threats. 2. The Angel of the Lord A divine messenger who frees the apostles from prison and instructs them to continue their mission. 3. The Temple Courts The location where the apostles are instructed to preach. This is a significant place for Jewish worship and teaching, symbolizing the heart of religious life in Jerusalem. 4. The Sanhedrin The Jewish ruling council that had previously arrested the apostles for preaching about Jesus. 5. The Message of New Life Refers to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing salvation and transformation through faith in Him. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandThe apostles' immediate response to the angel's command highlights the importance of obeying God's directives, even in the face of opposition. Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel Despite threats, the apostles are instructed to preach openly. Believers today are called to share their faith courageously. The Centrality of the Gospel Message The "full message of this new life" is central to Christian faith and practice. It is essential to understand and communicate the Gospel clearly. Divine Intervention and Guidance The angel's appearance and instructions remind us that God actively guides and supports His people in fulfilling His purposes. The Role of the Church in Society The temple courts were a public space, indicating that the message of Christ is not confined to private belief but is to be shared publicly.(20) All the words of this life.--The use of the demonstrative pronoun is significant. The "life in Christ" which the Apostles preach is that eternal life which consists in knowing God (John 17:1), and in which the angels are sharers.Verse 20. - Go ye for go, A.V. In the temple; not in the house, but in the courts. The words of this Life; i.e. this life which is in Christ, whom ye preach, through his resurrection from the dead (comp. John 6:68, "Thou hast the words of eternal life;" see too the whole chapter and 1 John 1:1-3). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Go,Πορεύεσθε (Poreuesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. stand σταθέντες (stathentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. 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. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. temple courts ἱερῷ (hierō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 2411: Neuter of hieros; a sacred place, i.e. The entire precincts of the Temple. [and] tell λαλεῖτε (laleite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. people λαῷ (laō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people. the τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. full πάντα (panta) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. message ῥήματα (rhēmata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 4487: From rheo; an utterance, ; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. [new] life.” Ζωῆς (Zōēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 2222: Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. 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