Hechos 5
La Palabra (España)
Ananías y Safira
5 Pero un hombre llamado Ananías, junto con su mujer, de nombre Safira, vendió una finca 2 y, de acuerdo con la esposa, retuvo una parte del precio y puso lo restante a disposición de los apóstoles. 3 Pedro le dijo:
— Ananías, ¿por qué has permitido que Satanás te convenciera para mentir al Espíritu Santo, guardando para ti parte del precio de la finca? 4 Tuya era antes de venderla y, una vez vendida, tuyo era el producto de la venta. ¿Cómo se te ha ocurrido hacer una cosa semejante? No has mentido a los hombres sino a Dios.
5 Escuchar Ananías estas palabras y caer muerto al suelo fue todo uno, por lo que cuantos lo oyeron quedaron sobrecogidos de temor. 6 En seguida se acercaron unos jóvenes, amortajaron el cadáver y lo llevaron a enterrar.
7 Unas tres horas más tarde llegó su mujer, que ignoraba lo sucedido. 8 Pedro le preguntó:
— Dime, ¿es este el valor total de la finca que vendisteis?
Ella contestó:
— Sí, ese es.
9 Pedro le replicó:
— ¿Por qué os habéis confabulado para provocar al Espíritu del Señor? Escucha, ya se oyen a la puerta los pasos de los que vuelven de enterrar a tu marido; ahora te llevarán a ti.
10 Al instante cayó a sus pies y expiró. Cuando entraron los jóvenes, era ya cadáver; así que se la llevaron y la enterraron junto a su marido. 11 Como resultado de esto, la Iglesia entera y todos los que llegaron a saberlo quedaron sobrecogidos de temor.
Los apóstoles realizan milagros
12 Eran muchos los milagros y prodigios que se producían entre el pueblo por medio de los apóstoles. Los fieles, por su parte, se reunían todos formando una piña en el pórtico de Salomón. 13 Pero nadie más se atrevía a juntarse con ellos, aunque el pueblo los tenía en gran estima. 14 Sin embargo, pronto fueron multitud los hombres y mujeres que creyeron en el Señor. 15 Incluso sacaban a los enfermos a la calle y los ponían en lechos y camillas para que, al pasar Pedro, por lo menos su sombra tocara a alguno de ellos. 16 De los pueblos próximos a Jerusalén acudían también muchedumbres de gentes llevando enfermos y personas atormentadas por espíritus malignos, y todos eran curados.
Persecución contra los apóstoles
17 Entonces, el sumo sacerdote y todos los de su partido, que era el de los saduceos, ciegos de furor, 18 apresaron a los apóstoles y los metieron en la cárcel pública. 19 Pero un ángel del Señor abrió por la noche la puerta de la prisión y los hizo salir diciéndoles:
20 — Id y anunciad al pueblo, en medio del Templo, todo lo referente a esta forma de vida.
21 Oído este mandato, se dirigieron de mañana al Templo, donde empezaron a enseñar. Entre tanto, llegaron el sumo sacerdote y los de su partido, convocaron al Consejo Supremo y al pleno de los dirigentes israelitas, y mandaron traer de la cárcel a los presos. 22 Fueron los guardias, pero no encontraron a los apóstoles en la prisión; así que se volvieron e informaron del hecho 23 con estas palabras:
— Hemos hallado la cárcel cuidadosamente cerrada, y a los vigilantes en su puesto ante la puerta; pero al abrirla no hemos encontrado a nadie dentro.
24 Cuando el jefe de la guardia del Templo y los jefes de los sacerdotes escucharon la noticia, quedaron perplejos y se preguntaban qué habría podido suceder. 25 Hasta que alguien llegó con esta información:
— Los hombres que metisteis en la cárcel están en el Templo, tan tranquilos, enseñando al pueblo.
26 Fue entonces el jefe de la guardia con sus hombres y trajeron a los apóstoles, aunque sin violencia, por temor a ser apedreados por el pueblo. 27 Una vez introducidos a la presencia del Consejo Supremo, el sumo sacerdote procedió a interrogarlos:
28 — Os teníamos terminantemente prohibido enseñar en nombre de ese. Pero resulta que habéis infestado Jerusalén con vuestra enseñanza, y encima queréis hacernos responsables de la muerte de ese hombre.
29 Pedro y los otros apóstoles respondieron:
— Debemos obedecer a Dios antes que a los hombres. 30 El Dios de nuestros antepasados ha resucitado a Jesús, a quien vosotros matasteis colgándolo en un madero. 31 Ha sido Dios quien lo ha elevado a la máxima dignidad y lo ha constituido jefe y salvador, para ofrecer a la nación israelita la ocasión de convertirse y de alcanzar el perdón de los pecados. 32 Y nosotros somos testigos de ello junto con el Espíritu Santo, que Dios ha concedido a quienes lo obedecen.
33 Los miembros del Consejo perdieron los estribos al oír esto y querían matarlos. 34 Pero había en el Consejo un fariseo llamado Gamaliel, doctor en la ley y muy respetado por todo el pueblo; este tomó la palabra, mandó que sacasen de la sala durante unos instantes a los detenidos 35 y dijo a los presentes:
— Israelitas, reflexionad bien sobre lo que os proponéis hacer con estos hombres. 36 Hace poco apareció un tal Teudas pretendiendo ser alguien importante, y logró reunir unos cuatrocientos adeptos. Pero lo mataron y todos sus seguidores se dispersaron y quedaron reducidos a la nada. 37 Después de él, durante la época del censo, apareció Judas, el galileo, y arrastró a una buena parte del pueblo tras de sí; pero cuando también a él lo mataron, todos sus partidarios se esfumaron. 38 Por eso, en esta ocasión, mi consejo es que no os metáis con estos hombres y que los dejéis en paz. Porque si los mueve un propósito o interés humano, fracasarán; 39 pero, si es Dios quien los mueve, no podréis acabar con ellos. Y pudiera ser que estuvierais luchando contra Dios.
Ellos aceptaron su consejo; 40 así que llamaron a los apóstoles, los azotaron y les prohibieron terminantemente hablar sobre Jesús. Después los soltaron. 41 Los apóstoles salieron del Consejo llenos de alegría por haber sido considerados dignos de sufrir por Jesús. 42 Y, tanto en el Templo como por las casas, continuaron día tras día enseñando y proclamando la buena noticia de que Jesús era el Mesías.
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
English Standard Version
Ananias and Sapphira
5 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife's knowledge (A)he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and (B)laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has (C)Satan filled your heart to lie (D)to the Holy Spirit and (E)to keep back for yourself 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? Why is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to man but (F)to God.” 5 When Ananias heard these words, he (G)fell down and breathed his last. And (H)great fear came upon all who heard of it. 6 The young men rose and (I)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[a] 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 (J)to test (K)the Spirit of the Lord? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out.” 10 Immediately she fell down at his feet and breathed her last. When the young men came in they found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 And (L)great fear came upon the whole church and upon all who heard of these things.
Many Signs and Wonders Done
12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people (M)by the hands of the apostles. And they were all (N)together in (O)Solomon's Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but (P)the people held them in high esteem. 14 And (Q)more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women, 15 (R)so that they even (S)carried out the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, that as Peter came by (T)at least his shadow might fall on some of them. 16 The people also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, (U)bringing the sick and those afflicted with unclean spirits, and they were all healed.
The Apostles Arrested and Freed
17 But the high priest rose up, and all who were with him (that is, the party of (V)the Sadducees), and filled with (W)jealousy 18 they arrested the apostles and (X)put them in the public prison. 19 But during the night (Y)an angel of the Lord (Z)opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said, 20 “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all (AA)the words of (AB)this (AC)Life.” 21 And when they heard this, (AD)they entered the temple (AE)at daybreak and began to teach.
Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council, all the senate of the people 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, so they returned and reported, 23 “We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside.” 24 Now when (AF)the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to. 25 And someone came and told them, “Look! The men whom you put in prison (AG)are standing in the temple and teaching the people.” 26 Then (AH)the captain with the officers went and brought them, but not by force, for (AI)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, (AJ)“We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you (AK)intend to bring this man's blood upon us.” 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, (AL)“We must obey God rather than men. 30 (AM)The God of our fathers (AN)raised Jesus, (AO)whom you killed by hanging him on (AP)a tree. 31 God exalted (AQ)him at his right hand as (AR)Leader and (AS)Savior, (AT)to give (AU)repentance to Israel and (AV)forgiveness of sins. 32 And (AW)we are witnesses to these things, and (AX)so is the Holy Spirit, (AY)whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33 When they heard this, they (AZ)were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee in the council named (BA)Gamaliel, (BB)a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. 36 For (BC)before these days Theudas rose up, (BD)claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After him Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of (BE)the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too 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 (BF)if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39 but (BG)if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You (BH)might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40 and (BI)when they had called in the apostles, (BJ)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, (BK)rejoicing that they were counted worthy (BL)to suffer dishonor for (BM)the name. 42 And every day, (BN)in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and (BO)preaching (BP)that the Christ is Jesus.
Footnotes
- Acts 5:8 The Greek for you is plural here
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