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Acts 5
New Catholic Bible
Acts 5
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 5
The Fraud of Ananias and Sapphira.[a] 1 There was a man named Ananias who with his wife Sapphira sold a piece of property. 2 With the approval of his wife, he held back some of the proceeds, and he brought the remainder to the apostles and laid it at their feet.
3 Then Peter asked, “Ananias, why has Satan so gained control of your heart that you lied to the Holy Spirit and retained part of the sale price of the land? 4 While it remained unsold, did it not belong to you? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds yours? What caused you to contrive this scheme? You have lied not to men but to God.”
5 When Ananias heard these words, he collapsed and died, and a great sense of fear seized all who heard about it. 6 The young men came forward and wrapped up his body. Then they carried him out and buried him.
7 After about three hours, his wife came in, unaware of what had happened. 8 Peter said to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for this much.” She replied, “Yes, that was the price.” 9 Then Peter asked her, “Why did the two of you agree to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Listen! The footsteps of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will also carry you out.”
10 Instantly, she fell down at his feet and died. When the young men came in, they found her dead. And so they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 And a great sense of fear seized the whole Church[b] and all those who heard of this.
12 Life of the First Community—III.[c] Many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. They all used to assemble in Solomon’s Portico. 13 No one else dared to join them, but the people esteemed them highly. 14 More believers, men and women, were constantly being added to their ranks. 15 People brought those who were sick into the streets and placed them on cots and mats so that when Peter passed by, his shadow might fall on some of them. 16 A large number of people also came from the neighboring towns around Jerusalem, bringing with them the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were cured.
17 Conclusion of the Trial.[d] Then the high priest and his colleagues from the party of the Sadducees rose up, filled with jealousy, 18 and they arrested the apostles and placed them in the public jail. 19 But during the night the angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, led them out, and said, 20 “Go, stand in the temple, and tell the people everything about this new life.” 21 Accordingly, they entered the temple at daybreak and taught the people.
When the high priest and his colleagues arrived, they convened the Sanhedrin, the full assembly of the elders of Israel, and sent to the jail to have them brought in. 22 But when the temple police went to the prison, they did not find them there. So they returned and announced, 23 “We found the jail securely locked and the guards stationed outside the doors, but when we opened the doors we found no one inside.”
24 Now when the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests heard this report, they were at a loss to understand what this would come to. 25 Then someone arrived to report, “The men whom you imprisoned are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” 26 The captain thereupon went with the temple officers and brought them in, although without force, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
27 When they had brought them in, they had them stand before the Sanhedrin. The high priest questioned them, saying, 28 “Did we not give you strict orders not to teach in this name? Yet, despite that, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you appear determined to hold us responsible for that man’s death.”
29 Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our ancestors raised up Jesus after you had put him to death by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as leader and Savior so that he might grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33 When they heard this, they became enraged, and they wanted to put them to death. 34 However, one member of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee named Gamaliel who was a teacher of the law and respected by all the people, stood up and ordered that the apostles be sent outside for a little while.
35 Then he addressed them, “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas[e] appeared. He claimed to be someone important, and about four hundred men decided to follow him. He was killed, and all of his followers disbanded, and everything came to naught. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean rose up at the time of the census. He also convinced people to follow him, but he too was killed and his followers were dispersed.
38 “Therefore, I advise you to keep away from these men and let them go. If this movement is human in origin, it will fail. 39 If, however, it comes from God, you will never be able to overcome them, but may find yourselves fighting against God.”
His words persuaded them. 40 After they summoned the apostles once again, they had them scourged. Then, ordering them not to speak in the name of Jesus, they released them. 41 They left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer humiliation for the sake of the name.[f] 42 And every day, both in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming Jesus as the Christ.
Footnotes
- Acts 5:1 The sharing of goods is voluntary, but gold has a fascinating power. A couple lies to the community, contrary to the life of the Spirit. They violate the life of the community and undermine it. In the Old Testament (Jos 7:1), such people were to be put to death. Paul would have harsh words on the problem of riches and neglect of the poor when the Christians of Corinth later failed to respect the assembly, the Body of Christ.
- Acts 5:11 The word Church (Greek: ekklesia, “assembly called together”), already heard on the lips of Jesus (Mt 16:18), appears for the first time in Acts at the end of this story. In the Greek world, the word denoted an assembly convoked for deliberation; in the Jewish tradition, the ekklesia was the assembly of God’s people, which God had called together in the wilderness.
- Acts 5:12 These verses show the components of a believing community: its unity, its internal communication, and its worship. Luke emphasizes the difference between this community and the rest of society. In the miracles worked by the apostles, the Spirit of Pentecost shines forth, continuing the work of Jesus, which is so significant of a change in the human condition.
- Acts 5:17 The apostles continue their activity without letting themselves be intimidated. A time in prison is ended with deliverance, described in Old Testament terminology—with angels personifying God’s providential intervention as in the Exodus. Luke stresses the positive conclusion of the matter: the Word of God cannot be chained.
Standing in the midst of the Sanhedrin and the party of the Sadducees (who desire to crush the new movement), Peter repeats the message about Jesus. His discourse has the same structure as the previous ones, and the name of Jesus remains at the center of the discussion. Of the life of Jesus, only the trial and death are recalled, but Peter stresses that the God of their ancestors has raised the one who was hung on a gibbet and has exalted him as head of a people capable of introducing them to repentance. The apostles are to bear witness to the Resurrection under the power of the Spirit, and nothing can stifle their testimony.
The suppression of the leaders of this new movement is decreed. They are saved by the intervention of Gamaliel, who was a teacher of Paul (Acts 22:3). He speaks in the manner of a sage of the Old Testament and points out that there have been other uprisings that have come to naught and only time will tell if this enterprise of the followers of Christ is a more serious thing. For their part, the apostles express their joy at suffering everything for Christ. The community has a provisional freedom but looks to the future to bring the good news of the risen Christ to the world. - Acts 5:36 Theudas: one of the many agitators of the period. Another agitator was Judas the Galilean, who rebelled around the year A.D. 6 and was the leader of the most terrible uprising prior to that of 70. He had a following in the Zealot party. The movements of Theudas and Judas were probably associated—and both occurred in the time of Quirinius.
- Acts 5:41 The name: some manuscripts add “of Jesus.” In Judaism, “the Name” signified God himself. Christians immediately took over the term and applied it to Jesus who had been given “the name that is above all other names” (Phil 2:9).
使 徒 行 傳 5
Chinese Union Version (Simplified)
使 徒 行 傳 5
Chinese Union Version (Simplified)
5 有 一 个 人 ， 名 叫 亚 拿 尼 亚 ， 同 他 的 妻 子 撒 非 喇 卖 了 田 产 ，
2 把 价 银 私 自 留 下 几 分 ， 他 的 妻 子 也 知 道 ， 其 馀 的 几 分 拿 来 放 在 使 徒 脚 前 。
3 彼 得 说 ： 亚 拿 尼 亚 ！ 为 甚 麽 撒 但 充 满 了 你 的 心 ， 叫 你 欺 哄 圣 灵 ， 把 田 地 的 价 银 私 自 留 下 几 分 呢 ？
4 田 地 还 没 有 卖 ， 不 是 你 自 己 的 麽 ？ 既 卖 了 ， 价 银 不 是 你 作 主 麽 ？ 你 怎 麽 心 里 起 这 意 念 呢 ？ 你 不 是 欺 哄 人 ， 是 欺 哄 神 了 。
5 亚 拿 尼 亚 听 见 这 话 ， 就 仆 倒 ， 断 了 气 ； 听 见 的 人 都 甚 惧 怕r 。
6 有 些 少 年 人 起 来 ， 把 他 包 裹 ， 抬 出 去 埋 葬 了 。
7 约 过 了 三 小 时 ， 他 的 妻 子 进 来 ， 还 不 知 道 这 事 。
8 彼 得 对 他 说 ： 你 告 诉 我 ， 你 们 卖 田 地 的 价 银 就 是 这 些 麽 ？ 他 说 ： 就 是 这 些 。
9 彼 得 说 ： 你 们 为 甚 麽 同 心 试 探 主 的 灵 呢 ？ 埋 葬 你 丈 夫 之 人 的 脚 已 到 门 口 ， 他 们 也 要 把 你 抬 出 去 。
10 妇 人 立 刻 仆 倒 在 彼 得 脚 前 ， 断 了 气 。 那 些 少 年 人 进 来 ， 见 他 已 经 死 了 ， 就 抬 出 去 ， 埋 在 他 丈 夫 旁 边 。
11 全 教 会 和 听 见 这 事 的 人 都 甚 惧 怕 。
12 主 藉 使 徒 的 手 在 民 间 行 了 许 多 神 迹s 奇 事 ； 他 们 （ 或 作 ： 信 的 人 ） 都 同 心 合 意 的 在 所 罗 门 的 廊 下 . 。
13 其 馀 的 人 没 有 一 个 敢 贴 近 他 们 百 姓 却 尊 重 他 们 。
14 信 而 归 主 的 人 越 发 增 添 ， 连 男 带 女 很 多 。
15 甚 至 有 人 将 病 人 抬 到 街 上 ， 放 在 床 上 或 褥 子 上 ， 指 望 彼 得 过 来 的 时 候 ， 或 者 得 他 的 影 儿 照 在 甚 麽 人 身 上 。
16 还 有 许 多 人 带 着 病 人 和 被 污 鬼 缠 磨 的 ， 从 耶 路 撒 冷 四 围 的 城 邑 来 ， 全 都 得 了 医 治 。
17 大 祭 司 和 他 的 一 切 同 人 ， 就 是 撒 都 该 教 门 的 人 ， 都 起 来 ， 满 心 忌 恨 ，
18 就 下 手 拿 住 使 徒 ， 收 在 外 监 。
19 但 主 的 使 者 夜 间 开 了 监 门 ， 领 他 们 出 来 ，
20 说 ： 你 们 去 站 在 殿 里 ， 把 这 生 命 的 道 都 讲 给 百 姓 听 。
21 使 徒 听 了 这 话 ， 天 将 亮 的 时 候 就 进 殿 里 去 教 训 人 。 大 祭 司 和 他 的 同 人 来 了 ， 叫 齐 公 会 的 人 ， 和 以 色 列 族 的 众 长 老 ， 就 差 人 到 监 里 去 ， 要 把 使 徒 提 出 来 。
22 但 差 役 到 了 ， 不 见 他 们 在 监 里 ， 就 回 来 禀 报 说 ：
23 我 们 看 见 监 牢 关 得 极 妥 当 ， 看 守 的 人 也 站 在 门 外 ； 及 至 开 了 门 ， 里 面 一 个 人 都 不 见 。
24 守 殿 官 和 祭 司 长 听 见 这 话 ， 心 里 犯 难 ， 不 知 这 事 将 来 如 何 。
25 有 一 个 人 来 禀 报 说 ： 你 们 收 在 监 里 的 人 ， 现 在 站 在 殿 里 教 训 百 姓 。
26 於 是 守 殿 官 和 差 役 去 带 使 徒 来 ， 并 没 有 用 强 暴 ， 因 为 怕 百 姓 用 石 头 打 他 们 。
27 带 到 了 ， 便 叫 使 徒 站 在 公 会 前 ； 大 祭 司 问 他 们 说 ：
28 我 们 不 是 严 严 的 禁 止 你 们 ， 不 可 奉 这 名 教 训 人 麽 ？ 你 们 倒 把 你 们 的 道 理 充 满 了 耶 路 撒 冷 ， 想 要 叫 这 人 的 血 归 到 我 们 身 上 ！
29 彼 得 和 众 使 徒 回 答 说 ： 顺 从 神 ， 不 顺 从 人 ， 是 应 当 的 。
30 你 们 挂 在 木 头 上 杀 害 的 耶 稣 ， 我 们 祖 宗 的 神 已 经 叫 他 复 活 。
31 神 且 用 右 手 将 他 高 举 （ 或 作 ： 他 就 是 神 高 举 在 自 己 的 右 边 ） ， 叫 他 作 君 王 ， 作 救 主 ， 将 悔 改 的 心 和 赦 罪 的 恩 赐 给 以 色 列 人 。
32 我 们 为 这 事 作 见 证 ； 神 赐 给 顺 从 之 人 的 圣 灵 也 为 这 事 作 见 证 。
33 公 会 的 人 听 见 就 极 其 恼 怒 ， 想 要 杀 他 们 。
34 但 有 一 个 法 利 赛 人 ， 名 叫 迦 玛 列 ， 是 众 百 姓 所 敬 重 的 教 法 师 ， 在 公 会 中 站 起 来 ， 吩 咐 人 把 使 徒 暂 且 带 到 外 面 去 ，
35 就 对 众 人 说 ： 以 色 列 人 哪 ， 论 到 这 些 人 ， 你 们 应 当 小 心 怎 样 办 理 。
36 从 前 丢 大 起 来 ， 自 夸 为 大 ； 附 从 他 的 人 约 有 四 百 ， 他 被 杀 後 ， 附 从 他 的 全 都 散 了 ， 归 於 无 有 。
37 此 後 ， 报 名 上 册 的 时 候 ， 又 有 加 利 利 的 犹 大 起 来 ， 引 诱 些 百 姓 跟 从 他 ； 他 也 灭 亡 ， 附 从 他 的 人 也 都 四 散 了 。
38 现 在 ， 我 劝 你 们 不 要 管 这 些 人 ， 任 凭 他 们 罢 ！ 他 们 所 谋 的 、 所 行 的 ， 若 是 出 於 人 ， 必 要 败 坏 ；
39 若 是 出 於 神 ， 你 们 就 不 能 败 坏 他 们 ， 恐 怕 你 们 倒 是 攻 击 神 了 。
40 公 会 的 人 听 从 了 他 ， 便 叫 使 徒 来 ， 把 他 们 打 了 ， 又 吩 咐 他 们 不 可 奉 耶 稣 的 名 讲 道 ， 就 把 他 们 释 放 了 。
41 他 们 离 开 公 会 ， 心 里 欢 喜 ， 因 被 算 是 配 为 这 名 受 辱 。
42 他 们 就 每 日 在 殿 里 、 在 家 里 、 不 住 的 教 训 人 ， 传 耶 稣 是 基 督 。
Acts 5
King James Version
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 International Version
Acts 5
New International Version
Ananias and Sapphira
5 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. 2 With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself,(A) but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet.(B)
3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan(C) has so filled your heart(D) that you have lied to the Holy Spirit(E) and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?(F) 4 Didn’t it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn’t the money at your disposal?(G) What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.”(H)
5 When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died.(I) And great fear(J) seized all who heard what had happened. 6 Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body,(K) and carried him out and buried him.
7 About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?”
“Yes,” she said, “that is the price.”(L)
9 Peter said to her, “How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord?(M) Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.”
10 At that moment she fell down at his feet and died.(N) Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.(O) 11 Great fear(P) seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.
The Apostles Heal Many
12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders(Q) among the people. And all the believers used to meet together(R) in Solomon’s Colonnade.(S) 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people.(T) 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.(U) 15 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.(V) 16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.(W)
The Apostles Persecuted
17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party(X) of the Sadducees,(Y) were filled with jealousy. 18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.(Z) 19 But during the night an angel(AA) of the Lord opened the doors of the jail(AB) and brought them out.(AC) 20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.”(AD)
21 At daybreak they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people.
When the high priest and his associates(AE) arrived, they called together the Sanhedrin(AF)—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles. 22 But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there.(AG) So they went back and reported, 23 “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.” 24 On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests(AH) were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to.
25 Then someone came and said, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people.” 26 At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people(AI) would stone them.
27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin(AJ) to be questioned by the high priest. 28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,”(AK) he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man’s blood.”(AL)
29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!(AM) 30 The God of our ancestors(AN) raised Jesus from the dead(AO)—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross.(AP) 31 God exalted him to his own right hand(AQ) as Prince and Savior(AR) that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.(AS) 32 We are witnesses of these things,(AT) and so is the Holy Spirit,(AU) whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33 When they heard this, they were furious(AV) and wanted to put them to death. 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel,(AW) a teacher of the law,(AX) who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. 37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census(AY) and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. 38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.(AZ) 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”(BA)
40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged.(BB) Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing(BC) because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.(BD) 42 Day after day, in the temple courts(BE) and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news(BF) that Jesus is the Messiah.(BG)
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