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Acts 5: We Must Obey God

Ananias and his wife Sapphira lied about the price of land they sold, and both died, and great fear came on the church. The apostles did many signs, and people brought the sick to be healed. The jealous high priest put the apostles in prison, but an angel opened the doors and sent them back to teach. Before the council Peter said they must obey God rather than men; Gamaliel advised leaving them alone, and they left rejoicing and kept teaching about Jesus.

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  1. 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  2. 2 and kept back part of the price, his wife also being aware of it, then brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  3. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the price of the land?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  4. 4 While you kept it, didn’t it remain your own? After it was sold, wasn’t it in your power? How is it that you have conceived this thing in your heart? You haven’t lied to men, but to God.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  5. 5 Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and died. Great fear came on all who heard these things.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  6. 6 The young men arose and wrapped him up, and they carried him out and buried him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  7. 7 About three hours later, his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  8. 8 Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” She said, “Yes, for so much.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  9. 9 But Peter asked her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  10. 10 She fell down immediately at his feet and died. The young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  11. 11 Great fear came on the whole assembly, and on all who heard these things.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  12. 12 By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. They were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  13. 13 None of the rest dared to join them; however, the people honored them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  14. 14 More believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  15. 15 They even carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mattresses, so that as Peter came by, at least his shadow might overshadow some of them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  16. 16 The 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  17. 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 jealousyThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  18. 18 and laid hands on the apostles, then put them in public custody.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  19. 19 But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out and said,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  20. 20 “Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  21. 21 When they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak and taught. But the high priest and those who were with him came and called the council together, with all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  22. 22 But the officers who came didn’t find them in the prison. They returned and reported,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  23. 23 “We found the prison shut and locked, and the guards standing before the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  24. 24 Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these words, they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  25. 25 One came and told them, “Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  26. 26 Then the captain went with the officers, and brought them without violence, for they were afraid that the people might stone them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  27. 27 When they had brought them, they set them before the council. The high priest questioned them,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  28. 28 saying, “Didn’t we strictly command you not to teach in this name? Behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood on us.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  29. 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  30. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed, hanging him on a tree.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  31. 31 God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  32. 32 We are his witnesses of these things; and so also is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  33. 33 But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were determined to kill them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  34. 34 But one stood up in the council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, honored by all the people, and commanded to put the apostles out for a little while.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  35. 35 He said to them, “You men of Israel, be careful concerning these men, what you are about to do.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  36. 36 For before these days Theudas rose up, making himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves. He was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed and came to nothing.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  37. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some people after him. He also perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  38. 38 Now I tell you, withdraw from these men and leave them alone. For if this counsel or this work is of men, it will be overthrown.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  39. 39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  40. 40 They agreed with him. Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  41. 41 They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  42. 42 Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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An Angel Opens the Door

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Bible Verse

“Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.”

Acts 5:42 (WEB)

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Thank You, God, for making me!

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Acts 5 tells how God set his apostles free to keep teaching. Talk with your child about telling the truth to God and others (Acts 5:42).

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