Acts 5:17 Meaning
Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
Context Explained
15Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
16There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
17Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,
18And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
19But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,
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Related Cross References
Acts 4:1
Both verses describe the reaction of religious leaders to the apostles' teachings.
Matthew 23:37
Jesus expressed sorrow over Jerusalem's rejection, paralleling the Sadducees' indignation.
John 15:18
Jesus warned that His followers would face hatred from the world, similar to the Sadducees' response.
Source: Acts 5:17