Mga Gawa 5
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version
Si Ananias at si Safira
5 May isang lalaki namang nagngangalang Ananias, kasama ang kanyang asawang si Safira, ang nagbili ng bahagi ng kanyang ari-arian. 2 Itinago ni Ananias para sa sarili ang ilang bahagi ng napagbilhan at isang bahagi lamang ang ibinigay sa pamamahala ng mga apostol. Sinang-ayunan ito ng kanyang asawa. 3 Kaya tinanong siya ni Pedro, “Ananias, bakit mo hinayaang puspusin ni Satanas ang iyong puso[a] at nagawa mong magsinungaling sa Banal na Espiritu at itago para sa sarili ang bahagi ng pinagbilhan ng lupa? 4 Hindi ba sa iyo naman ang lupa bago mo iyon ipinagbili? At nang maipagbili na, hindi ba ang napagbilhan ay nasa iyo ring pasya? Bakit naisipan mo pang gawin ang bagay na ito? Hindi ka sa tao nagsinungaling kundi sa Diyos.” 5 Nang marinig ni Ananias ang mga salitang ito, bumagsak siya at namatay. At matinding takot ang naghari sa lahat ng mga nakarinig nito. 6 Lumapit ang mga kabataang lalaki at siya'y binalot, inilabas at inilibing.
7 Pagkaraan ng halos tatlong oras, pumasok ang kanyang asawa na hindi nalalaman ang nangyari. 8 Sinabi sa kanya ni Pedro, “Sabihin mo sa akin, ito ba ang halagang pinagbilhan ninyo sa lupa?” Sumagot siya, “Iyon nga.” 9 Sinabi sa kanya ni Pedro, “Bakit nagkasundo kayong subukin ang Espiritu ng Panginoon? Tingnan mo, nakatayo sa pintuan ang mga naglibing sa iyong asawa, at dadalhin ka rin nila sa labas.” 10 Noon di'y nabuwal si Safira sa paanan ni Pedro at namatay. Pagpasok ng mga kabataan, natagpuan nilang patay na ang babae kaya't siya'y kanilang inilabas at inilibing sa tabi ng kanyang asawa. 11 Naghari ang matinding takot sa buong iglesya at sa lahat ng mga nakarinig ng mga ito.
Ang mga Himalang Ginawa ng mga Apostol
12 Sa pamamagitan ng mga apostol, maraming mga tanda at kababalaghan ang naganap sa gitna ng mga taong-bayan. Lahat ng mananampalataya ay patuloy na nagsasama-sama sa portiko ni Solomon. 13 Subalit wala nang iba pang nangahas na sumama sa kanila bagaman mataas ang pagtingin sa kanila ng mga tao. 14 Gayunma'y lalo pang dumarami ang mga lalaki at mga babaing sumampalataya sa Panginoon. 15 Dinadala ng mga tao sa mga lansangan ang mga maysakit, at inilalagay sa mga higaan at mga banig upang pagdaan ni Pedro ay madaanan man lamang ng kanyang anino ang ilan sa kanila. 16 Sama-sama ring pumunta ang maraming tao mula sa mga karatig-bayan ng Jerusalem, dala ang mga maysakit at ang mga pinahihirapan ng maruruming espiritu. At silang lahat ay pinagaling.
Ang Pag-uusig sa mga Apostol
17 Matinding inggit ang naghari sa Kataas-taasang Pari at sa lahat ng mga kasama niya, na sekta ng mga Saduceo. Kaya kumilos sila. 18 Dinakip nila ang mga apostol at ikinulong sa bilangguang bayan. 19 Ngunit kinagabihan, isang anghel ng Panginoon ang nagbukas sa mga pintuan ng bilangguan, at pagkatapos silang ilabas ay sinabi sa kanila, 20 “Pumunta kayo sa Templo at sabihin ninyo sa mga tao ang buong balita tungkol sa buhay na ito.” 21 Pagkarinig nila nito, pumasok sila sa templo nang madaling-araw at nagturo. Nang dumating ang Kataas-taasang Pari at ang mga kasamahan niya, pinulong nila ang Sanhedrin, ang buong kapulungan ng mga tagapamahala ng Israel. Nagsugo sila ng mga kawal sa bilangguan upang kunin ang mga apostol. 22 Ngunit pagdating ng mga kawal sa bilangguan, hindi sila natagpuan doon. Bumalik ang mga kawal at nag-ulat, 23 “Nadatnan naming nakakandadong mabuti ang bilangguan, at nakatayo sa mga pintuan ang mga bantay, ngunit nang buksan namin, wala kaming natagpuang tao sa loob.” 24 Nang marinig ito ng pinuno ng mga kawal ng templo at ng mga pinunong pari, nabahala sila. Labis ang kanilang pagtataka kung ano ang nangyayari. 25 Siya namang pagdating ng isang taong nagsabi ng ganito, “Tingnan ninyo! Ang mga lalaking ibinilanggo ninyo ay naroon sa Templo at nagtuturo sa mga tao!” 26 Kaya sumama ang pinuno ng mga kawal sa bantay ng templo at kinuha ang mga apostol. Ngunit hindi sila gumamit ng dahas, sa pangambang baka sila'y batuhin ng mga taong-bayan. 27 Nang kanilang madala ang mga apostol, pinatayo sila sa harap ng Sanhedrin. Tinanong sila ng Kataas-taasang Pari, 28 “Hindi (A) ba't mahigpit namin kayong pinagbawalang magturo sa pangalang ito? Ngunit tingnan ninyo, pinalaganap na ninyo sa Jerusalem ang inyong aral, at nais pa ninyo kaming managot sa pagkamatay[b] ng taong ito!” 29 Ngunit sumagot si Pedro at ang ibang mga apostol, “Ang Diyos ang dapat naming sundin at hindi ang mga tao. 30 Ang Diyos ng ating mga ninuno ang nagbangon kay Jesus, na inyong pinatay nang bitayin ninyo siya sa punongkahoy. 31 Itinaas siya ng Diyos sa kanyang kanang kamay bilang Tagapanguna at Tagapagligtas, upang bigyan ng pagkakataong magsisi ang Israel, at mapatawad ang mga kasalanan. 32 Saksi kami sa mga sinasabi naming ito, gayundin ang Banal na Espiritu na ipinagkaloob ng Diyos sa mga sumusunod sa kanya.” 33 Nang marinig nila ito, nagngitngit sila sa galit at nagbalak na patayin ang mga apostol. 34 Ngunit tumindig ang isang kaanib ng Sanhedrin, isang Fariseo na ang pangalan ay Gamaliel. Siya'y isang dalubhasa sa Kautusan at iginagalang ng buong bayan. Iniutos niyang ilabas sandali ang mga apostol. 35 Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Mga kababayan kong Israelita, huwag kayong padalus-dalos sa inyong gagawin sa mga taong ito. 36 Sapagkat kailan lang ay lumitaw si Teudas, na nagpakilalang siya'y magaling. Sumama sa kanya ang may apatnaraang tao, ngunit nang siya'y mapatay, lahat ng sumunod sa kanya ay nagkawatak-watak at sila'y walang kinahinatnan. 37 Pagkatapos ay lumitaw naman si Judas na taga-Galilea nang panahon ng pagpapatala, at nakaakit din siya ng mga tagasunod. Ngunit siya man ay napahamak at ang lahat ng sumunod sa kanya'y nagkahiwa-hiwalay. 38 Kaya't pinapayuhan ko kayo ngayong huwag gumawa ng anumang laban sa mga taong ito. Hayaan ninyo sila. Sapagkat kung ang balak nila, o ang gawa nilang ito ay mula sa tao, ito'y hindi magtatagumpay. 39 Ngunit kung ito'y sa Diyos, hindi ninyo sila kayang pabagsakin. Baka lumabas pa kayong lumalaban sa Diyos!” 40 Sila'y napapayag niya. Kaya nang maipatawag nila ang mga apostol, ipinahagupit nila ang mga ito at inutusang huwag nang magsalita sa pangalan ni Jesus, at pagkatapos ay pinalaya. 41 Umalis sila sa Sanhedrin na nagagalak sapagkat sila'y naging karapat-dapat magtiis ng kahihiyan alang-alang sa Pangalan. 42 Araw-araw, sa templo at sa mga bahay-bahay, wala silang tigil sa pagtuturo at pangangaral na si Jesus ang Cristo.
Footnotes
- Mga Gawa 5:3 Sa Griyego, pinuspos ni Satanas ang iyong puso.
- Mga Gawa 5:28 Sa Griyego, dugo.
Acts 5
King James Version
5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much.
9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch.
13 And of the rest durst no man join himself to them: but the people magnified them.
14 And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.)
15 Insomuch 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.
16 There 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.
17 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,
18 And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
19 But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,
20 Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
21 And 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.
22 But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned and told,
23 Saying, The prison truly found we shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.
24 Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
25 Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,
28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.
29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.
31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
34 Then 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;
35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
Acts 5
New King James Version
Lying to the Holy Spirit
5 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. 2 And he kept back part of the proceeds, his wife also being aware of it, and brought a certain part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 (A)But Peter said, “Ananias, why has (B)Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? 4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”
5 Then Ananias, hearing these words, (C)fell down and breathed his last. So great fear came upon all those who heard these things. 6 And the young men arose and (D)wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him.
7 Now it was about three hours later when his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter answered her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much?”
She said, “Yes, for so much.”
9 Then Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together (E)to test the Spirit of the Lord? Look, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 (F)Then immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. And the young men came in and found her dead, and carrying her out, buried her by her husband. 11 (G)So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.
Continuing Power in the Church
12 And (H)through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people. (I)And they were all with one accord in Solomon’s Porch. 13 Yet (J)none of the rest dared join them, (K)but the people esteemed them highly. 14 And believers were increasingly added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 so that they brought the sick out into the streets and laid them on beds and couches, (L)that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might fall on some of them. 16 Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing (M)sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
Imprisoned Apostles Freed
17 (N)Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with [a]indignation, 18 (O)and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison. 19 But at night (P)an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people (Q)all the words of this life.”
21 And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. (R)But the high priest and those with him came and called the [b]council together, with all the [c]elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
Apostles on Trial Again
22 But when the officers came and did not find them in the prison, they returned and reported, 23 saying, “Indeed we found the prison shut securely, and the guards standing [d]outside before the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside!” 24 Now when [e]the high priest, (S)the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they wondered what the outcome would be. 25 So one came and told them, [f]saying, “Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”
26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, (T)for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, 28 saying, (U)“Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, (V)and intend to bring this Man’s (W)blood on us!”
29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: (X)“We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 (Y)The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by (Z)hanging on a tree. 31 (AA)Him God has exalted to His right hand to be (AB)Prince and (AC)Savior, (AD)to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And (AE)we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit (AF)whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
Gamaliel’s Advice
33 When they heard this, they were (AG)furious[g] and plotted to kill them. 34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named (AH)Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in respect by all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside for a little while. 35 And he said to them: “Men of Israel, [h]take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men. 36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, [i]joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed. 38 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; 39 (AI)but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found (AJ)to fight against God.”
40 And they agreed with him, and when they had (AK)called for the apostles (AL)and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 So they departed from the presence of the council, (AM)rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for [j]His name. 42 And daily (AN)in the temple, and in every house, (AO)they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.
Ang Bagong Tipan: Filipino Standard Version, Copyright © Philippine Bible Society 2009.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
