NEW TESTAMENT · VERSE 19

Acts 5:19

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But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out and said,

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Acts 5:16–22

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.

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

18

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

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But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night, and brought them out and said,

20

“Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.”

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.

22

But the officers who came didn’t find them in the prison. They returned and reported,

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