Acts 4:5–6
¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
¶ And it came to passe on the morow, that their rulers, and Elders, and Scribes,
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
And Annas the high Priest, and Caiphas, and Iohn, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kinred of the high Priest, were gathered together at Hierusalem.
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- Acts 5:20–21Rank 2 from verse 5
20Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
21And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
20Goe, stand and speake in the Temple to the people all the words of this life.
21And when they heard that, they entred into the Temple early in the morning, & taught: but the high Priest came, and they that were with him, and called the Councill together, and all the Senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to haue them brought.
34Then 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;
34Then stood there vp one in the Councill, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctour of Law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the Apostles forth a litle space,
- Isaiah 1:10Rank 5 from verse 5
1AND it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,
1¶ And *it came to passe, that on one of those dayes, as he taught the people in the Temple, and preached the Gospel, the chiefe Priests and the Scribes came vpon him, with the Elders,
- Luke 22:66Rank 7 from verse 5
- Luke 23:13Rank 8 from verse 5
- Luke 24:20Rank 9 from verse 5
1AND straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.
1¶ And *straightway in the morning the chiefe Priests helde a consultation with the Elders and Scribes, and the whole Councell, and bound Iesus, and caried him away, and deliuered him to Pilate.
- Matthew 27:1–2Rank 11 from verse 5
1WHEN the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death:
2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
1¶ When the morning was come, *all the chiefe Priests and Elders of the people, tooke counsell against Iesus to put him to death.
2And when they had bound him, they led him away, and deliuered him to Pontius Pilate the gouernour.
1WOE 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.
1¶ Woe to them that deuise iniquitie, and worke euill vpon their beds: when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
From verse 6
- John 18:24Rank 2 from verse 6
- Matthew 26:3Rank 3 from verse 6
3Then assembled together the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, unto the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas,
3*Then assembled together the chiefe Priests, and the Scribes, and the Elders of the people, vnto the palace of the high Priest, who was called Caiaphas,
- John 11:49Rank 4 from verse 6
- John 18:13–14Rank 5 from verse 6
13And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
14Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
13And led him away to Annas first, (for he was father in law to Caiaphas) which was the high Priest that same yeere.†
14*Now Caiaphas was he which gaue counsell to the Iewes, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
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Acts 4:5
To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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The next day or the time following the present day, and by extension a coming or future time.
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Persons who govern, direct, or exercise authority.
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Writers or clerks; among the Jews, persons learned in and teaching the law.
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Acts 4:6
Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
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One appointed to sacred service, ministering in things pertaining to God or a deity, especially by offering gifts or sacrifices.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Relatives or a family or clan connected by descent. 2. By extension, a people group of shared lineage.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of gather, meaning to collect, bring together, or assemble.
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In one place, company, time, purpose, or united condition.
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4:5¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,
4:5¶ And it came to passe on the morow, that their rulers, and Elders, and Scribes,
Selected passage4:6And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.
4:6And Annas the high Priest, and Caiphas, and Iohn, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kinred of the high Priest, were gathered together at Hierusalem.
Selected passage4:7And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?
4:7And when they had set them in the middest, they asked, By what power, or by what name haue ye done this?
4:8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,
4:8Then Peter filled with the holy Ghost, said vnto them, Ye rulers of the people, and Elders of Israel,
4:9If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;
4:9If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what meanes he is made whole,
4:10Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
4:10Be it knowen vnto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the Name of Iesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whome God raised from the dead, euen by him, doeth this man stand here before you, whole.
4:11This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
4:11*This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
4:12Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
4:12Neither is there saluation in any other: for there is none other name vnder heauen giuen among men whereby we must be saued.