Acts 5
Revised Standard Version
Ananias and Sapphira
5 But a man named Anani′as with his wife Sapphi′ra sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back some of the proceeds, and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Anani′as, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land? 4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 5 When Anani′as heard these words, he fell down and died. And great fear came upon all who heard of it. 6 The young men rose and wrapped him up and carried him out and buried him.
7 After an interval of about three hours his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter said to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for so much.” And she said, “Yes, for so much.” 9 But Peter said to her, “How is it that you have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? Hark, the feet of those that have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Immediately she fell down at his feet and died. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all who heard of these things.
The Apostles Heal Many
12 Now many signs and wonders were done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high honor. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women, 15 so that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and pallets, that as Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on some of them. 16 The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
The Apostles Are Persecuted
17 But the high priest rose up and all who were with him, that is, the party of the Sad′ducees, and filled with jealousy 18 they arrested the apostles and put them in the common prison. 19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out and said, 20 “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.” 21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and taught.
Now the high priest came and those who were with him and called together the council and all the senate of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought. 22 But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, and they returned and reported, 23 “We found the prison securely locked and the sentries standing at the doors, but when we opened it we found no one inside.” 24 Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. 25 And some one came and told them, “The men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” 26 Then the captain with the officers went and brought them, but without violence, for they were afraid of being stoned by the people.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, 28 saying, “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised Jesus whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31 God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33 When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee in the council named Gama′li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men. 36 For before these days Theu′das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered. 38 So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this undertaking is of men, it will fail; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!”
40 So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42 And every day in the temple and at home they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the 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.
Atos 5
O Livro
Ananias e Safira
5 Houve também um homem chamado Ananias que, com sua mulher Safira, vendeu uns bens que possuía. 2 E só entregou parte do dinheiro aos apóstolos, dizendo que era o seu preço total, e isto com a cumplicidade da mulher.
3 Mas Pedro disse-lhe: “Ananias, porque entrou Satanás no teu coração? Quando disseste que este era o preço total, estavas a mentir ao Espírito Santo. 4 A propriedade que tinhas podias vendê-la ou não, conforme quisesses. E depois de a vender, o dinheiro era teu. Porque determinaste no teu coração fazer uma coisa destas? Não foi a nós que mentiste, mas a Deus!”
5 Ao ouvir estas palavras, Ananias caiu morto no chão. Toda a gente que soube disto ficou atemorizada. 6 Então alguns jovens cobriram-no com um lençol e levaram-no para o enterrar.
7 Passadas cerca de três horas, chegou a mulher, que não sabia do sucedido. 8 Pedro perguntou-lhe: “Diz-me: foi por este preço assim que venderam o vosso terreno?”
“Sim, foi!”, respondeu-lhe ela.
9 E Pedro disse: “Porque puderam então, tu e o teu marido, fazer uma coisa destas para tentar o Espírito Santo? Olha, ali mesmo à porta estão os jovens que foram enterrar o teu marido e que te vão levar a ti também.”
10 Imediatamente tombou morta no chão. Os mesmos jovens entraram e, vendo que tinha morrido, levaram-na e enterraram-na ao lado do marido. 11 Um grande temor se apossou da igreja inteira e de todos os que souberam do sucedido.
Os apóstolos curam muitos doentes
12 Entretanto, os apóstolos faziam muitos sinais e maravilhas entre o povo e os crentes reuniam-se regularmente no templo, no local conhecido como Alpendre de Salomão. 13 Ninguém mais se atrevia a juntar-se a eles, mas o povo tinha-os na maior consideração. 14 E cada vez mais pessoas criam no Senhor, uma multidão de homens e mulheres. 15 Como resultado do trabalho dos apóstolos, chegavam a levar os doentes para a rua deitados em camas e esteiras, para que ao menos a sombra de Pedro lhes tocasse, quando o apóstolo por ali passasse! 16 E também dos arredores de Jerusalém vinham pessoas que traziam os enfermos e os possessos pelos espíritos impuros, e todos eram curados.
Os apóstolos são perseguidos
17 O sumo sacerdote, mais os seus amigos, que eram saduceus, sentiam tanta inveja 18 que acabaram por prender os apóstolos, metendo-os na prisão. 19 De noite, porém, veio um anjo do Senhor que, abrindo os portões da cadeia e trazendo os presos para a rua, lhes disse: 20 “Vão para o templo e preguem ao povo tudo acerca desta vida nova.” 21 Os apóstolos obedeceram e dirigiram-se de madrugada para o templo, onde se puseram a ensinar.
Entretanto, o sumo sacerdote e a sua comitiva chegaram e convocaram o conselho judaico, juntamente com a assembleia dos anciãos de Israel, e mandaram que os apóstolos fossem trazidos da prisão, a fim de serem julgados. 22 Mas, quando os guardas chegaram ao cárcere, os presos já lá não estavam, pelo que, regressando ao conselho, 23 disseram: “Encontrámos as portas da prisão fechadas com toda a segurança e os guardas vigiando no exterior, mas quando abrimos os portões não havia ninguém lá dentro!”
24 Ao ouvir isto, o chefe da guarda do templo e os principais sacerdotes ficaram perplexos, sem saber o que acontecera, nem no que tudo aquilo iria dar. 25 Até que chegou alguém com a notícia: “Os homens que os senhores meteram na prisão encontram-se aqui mesmo, no templo, e estão a ensinar o povo!” 26 O comandante da guarda foi então com os seus oficiais e prendeu-os, mas sem violência, pois receavam que o povo os apedrejasse. 27 E assim os levaram à presença do conselho, onde foram interrogados pelo sumo sacerdote.
28 “Não vos dissemos que nunca mais ensinassem no nome desse tal Jesus?”, perguntou o sumo sacerdote. “Em vez disso, encheram toda a Jerusalém com o vosso ensino e pretendem lançar sobre nós a culpa da morte desse homem!”
29 Mas Pedro e os apóstolos responderam: “Devemos mais obedecer a Deus do que aos homens. 30 O Deus dos nossos antepassados trouxe Jesus de novo à vida após o terem matado, pendurando-o numa cruz. 31 Depois, com enorme poder, Deus glorificou-o, dando-lhe o lugar à sua direita, como Príncipe e Salvador, para que o povo de Israel tivesse uma oportunidade de arrependimento e de perdão para os seus pecados. 32 Somos testemunhas destas coisas como também o Espírito Santo dado por Deus a todos quantos lhe obedecem.”
33 Ao ouvir estas palavras, o conselho ficou encolerizado e resolveu matá-los. 34 Mas um dos membros, um fariseu chamado Gamaliel, professor da Lei e muito popular entre o povo, levantou-se no conselho e pediu que mandassem os apóstolos sair da sala por um pouco. 35 Disse então: “Homens de Israel, cuidado! Vejam bem o que vão fazer com estas pessoas! 36 Há algum tempo apareceu esse tal Teudas que se julgava alguém importante. Juntaram-se a ele cerca de 400 partidários, mas acabou por ser morto e os que o seguiram foram facilmente dispersos. 37 Depois dele, na altura do recenseamento, apareceu Judas da Galileia, que arrastou atrás de si uma multidão, mas também morreu e os que depositavam fé nele foram igualmente dispersos.
38 Por isso, o meu conselho neste caso é que deixem estes homens em paz e libertem-nos. Se o plano deles e aquilo que fazem é meramente humano, em breve desaparecerão. 39 Mas se for obra de Deus não poderão impedi-los, não vá acontecer estarem a lutar contra o próprio Deus.” O conselho aceitou esta opinião.
40 Chamados os apóstolos, mandaram-nos açoitar e disseram-lhes que nunca mais falassem no nome de Jesus, deixando-os finalmente ir embora.
41 Os apóstolos saíram da sala do conselho contentes por Deus os ter considerado dignos de sofrer desonra pelo seu nome. 42 E todos os dias, no templo e de casa em casa, continuavam a ensinar e a pregar que Jesus era o Cristo.
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