Steps 1 through 10
- 1The Acts of the ApostlesActes 1.1-2
- 2The Fulfillment of the PromiseActes 2.1-13
- 3Pierre's SpeechActes 2.14-40
- 4Trois mille personnes se convertissentActes 2.41
- 5The healing of the lame manActes 3.1-11
- 6Pierre's New SpeechActes 3.12-26
- 7The Arrest of Peter and JohnActes 4.1-4
- 8Peter and John in PrisonActes 4.3-7
- 9The Defense of Peter and John Before the SanhedrinActes 4.7-14
- 10The Sanhedrin's Deliberation and VerdictActes 4.15-22
Étapes 11 à 20
- 11Solidarity Among BelieversActes 4.32-37
- 12Ananias et SaphiraActes 5.1-11
- 13La comparution devant le SanhédrinActes 5.27-33
- 14The Gospel in SamariaActes 8.4-8
- 15The Introduction to LukeActes 1.1-3
- 16The Apostles' Conversation with JesusActes 1.3
- 17The Ascension of JesusActes 1.4-8
- 18Le retour et l’attente des disciplesActes 1.12
- 19Matthias's ChoiceActes 1.15-26
- 20Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be savedActes 16.31
Étapes 21 à 30
- 21The Testimony of Peter and JohnActes 4.23-31
- 22The Remarkable Growth of the Early ChurchActes 5.12-16
- 23The Arrest of the ApostlesActes 5.17-18
- 24The Miraculous Deliverance of the ApostlesActes 5.18
- 25The Search for PrisonersActes 5.21
- 26The Speech by the Pharisee GamalielActes 5.33
- 27The Apostles' Surprising ReactionActes 5.41
- 28The Appointment of the Seven and the Organization of the Early ChurchActes 6.1-7
- 29Etienne's ArrestActes 6.1-6
- 30La comparution d’Etienne devant le SanhédrinActes 6.8-15
Étapes 31 à 34
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The Acts of the Apostles
Introduction à une série d'études sur les Actes des Apôtres, prolongement naturel de l'Évangile de Luc. L'article présente la démarche historico-théologique adoptée : contextualisation des événements, mise en parallèle avec les épîtres pauliniennes, établissement d'une chronologie. Les deux figures centrales, Pierre et Paul, structureront l'étude. L'objectif est de retracer la naissance et l'expansion de l'Église depuis Jérusalem jusqu'au monde méditerranéen, sous l'action du Saint-Esprit.
Acts 2.16-21 (King James Version) :But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Fulfillment of the Promise
L'article détaille l'accomplissement de la promesse du Saint-Esprit lors de la Pentecôte, comme relaté dans Actes des Apôtres. Cent vingt disciples reçoivent des manifestations divines à Jérusalem, parlant en langues comprises par divers peuples. Cet événement marque l'universalité de l'Évangile.
Joel 3.1-2 (King James Version) :For, behold, in those days, and in that time, when I shall bring again the captivity of Judah and Jerusalem,Notepleasant: Heb. desirableNotethe Grecians: Heb. the sons of the GreciansI will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Pierre's Speech
L'article traite du discours de Pierre à la Pentecôte, détaillant comment il réfute les mauvaises interprétations et présente Jésus comme le Messie Scriptural. Il appelle à la repentance, au baptême et promet le don du Saint-Esprit.
Mark 1.4 (King James Version) :John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Trois mille personnes se convertissent
L'article traite de la conversion de trois mille personnes suite au discours de Pierre. Il souligne les défis pour la jeune église, l'importance de l'œuvre du Saint-Esprit, et la signification renouvelée du baptême chrétien.
Leviticus 15.5-13 (King James Version) :And whosoever toucheth his bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.And he that sitteth on any thing whereon he sat that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.And he that toucheth the flesh of him that hath the issue shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.And if he that hath the issue spit upon him that is clean; then he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.And what saddle soever he rideth upon that hath the issue shall be unclean.And whosoever toucheth any thing that was under him shall be unclean until the even: and he that beareth any of those things shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.And whomsoever he toucheth that hath the issue, and hath not rinsed his hands in water, he shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even.And the vessel of earth, that he toucheth which hath the issue, shall be broken: and every vessel of wood shall be rinsed in water.And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The healing of the lame man
L'article examine la guérison du boiteux en Actes 3.1-11 par Pierre et Jean, situant le miracle dans le contexte du temple de Jérusalem. Il discute de l'importance de cette guérison comme acte de témoignage et souligne l'action du Saint-Esprit post-Pentecôte dans le ministère des apôtres.
John 14.26 (King James Version) :But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Pierre's New Speech
L'article explore le deuxième grand discours de Pierre, donnant suite à la Pentecôte. Pierre, accompagné de Jean, prêche en Jérusalem après la guérison d'un homme boiteux, soulignant la christologie, la repentance et les prophéties du Messie. Le discours impacte la communauté mais rencontre l'opposition des autorités religieuses.
Acts 2.14-40 (King James Version) :But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judæa, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,Until I make thy foes thy footstool.Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Arrest of Peter and John
Couvrant Actes 4.1-4, cet article examine l'arrestation de Pierre et Jean par les autorités religieuses de Jérusalem. Suite à des miracles accomplis par les apôtres, la communauté chrétienne voit une forte croissance, entraînant une réaction prudente mais ferme des leaders juifs face à cette nouvelle foi prônant la résurrection, un concept central qui heurte particulièrement les sadducéens.
Acts 4.21 (King James Version) :So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Peter and John in Prison
Cet article traite de la confrontation de Pierre et Jean avec le Sanhédrin. Les apôtres, arrêtés pour avoir prêché, doivent comparaître devant ce tribunal religieux influent. Face à la même autorité qui avait condamné Jésus, Pierre et Jean, soutenus par l'Esprit Saint, témoignent courageusement de leur foi, illustrant la continuité du message du Christ.
Matthew 10.19-20 (King James Version) :But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Defense of Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin
Pierre et Jean présentent une défense audacieuse devant le Sanhédrin après un miracle qui surprend les autorités. Remplis du Saint-Esprit, ils démontrent une assurance qui étonne leurs juges. Luc souligne l'accomplissement des promesses de Jésus, et l'irréfutabilité des faits renforce leur témoignage.
Matthew 16.16 (King James Version) :And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Sanhedrin's Deliberation and Verdict
Face à l'embarras du Sanhédrin après un miracle accompli par Pierre et Jean, les autorités religieuses interdisent la prédication au nom de Jésus, espérant que des menaces compromettront le message chrétien. Pierre et Jean répondent en affirmant leur obéissance prioritaire à Dieu, illustrant une transformation spirituelle soutenue par le Saint-Esprit.
John 20.19 (King James Version) :Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Solidarity Among Believers
Luc décrivant la première Église chrétienne de Jérusalem, montre une communauté unie et solidaire. Les croyants partageaient leurs biens librement, motivés par l'amour fraternel et transformés par l'Évangile. La gestion des ressources par les apôtres témoigne de la confiance collective et contribue au développement de l'Église.
Philippians 2.1-4 (King James Version) :If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Ananias et Saphira
L'article traite du récit d'Ananias et Saphira dans Actes 5, montrant les conséquences dramatiques de leur tromperie envers la communauté chrétienne et le Saint-Esprit. Leur histoire contraste avec la générosité sincère de Barnabas, soulignant les exigences éthiques de la foi chrétienne et offrant un avertissement contre l'hypocrisie.
Acts 2.44-45 (King James Version) :And all that believed were together, and had all things common;And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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La comparution devant le Sanhédrin
Étude exégétique d'Actes 5.27-33 relatant la comparution des apôtres devant le Sanhédrin à Jérusalem. Face aux accusations de Caïphe, Pierre proclame avec assurance que l'obéissance à Dieu prime sur celle des hommes, et annonce que Jésus, crucifié et ressuscité, est élevé comme Prince et Sauveur pour offrir la repentance et le pardon à Israël. Un épisode fondateur de la mission apostolique.
Luke 21.12-15 (King James Version) :But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.And it shall turn to you for a testimony.Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Gospel in Samaria
Après la mort d'Étienne, la persécution disperse les croyants de Jérusalem qui, partout où ils vont, annoncent l'Évangile. Philippe se rend en Samarie et y prêche avec puissance. Luc montre que cette dispersion accomplit le programme missionnaire annoncé par Jésus en Actes 1.8. La Samarie, longtemps séparée d'Israël, reçoit enfin la Bonne Nouvelle. Philippe, l'un des Sept, devient le premier évangéliste officiellement désigné du Nouveau Testament.
Matthew 10.23 (King James Version) :But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Introduction to Luke
Premier commentaire de la série sur les Actes des Apôtres, cet article analyse l'introduction de Luc (Actes 1.1-3). Il présente Luc comme auteur des deux œuvres adressées à Théophile, évoque l'hypothèse de ce dernier comme commanditaire, et souligne les quarante jours d'enseignement post-résurrection sur le Royaume de Dieu. Ces versets assurent la transition entre l'Évangile et l'histoire de l'Église naissante sous la conduite du Saint-Esprit.
Luke 24.50-53 (King James Version) :And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Apostles' Conversation with Jesus
Luc rapporte le dernier entretien de Jésus avec ses onze apôtres avant l'Ascension (Actes 1.4-8). Jésus leur ordonne d'attendre à Jérusalem le baptême du Saint-Esprit, refuse de révéler les temps eschatologiques réservés au Père, et leur confie une mission universelle : être ses témoins de Jérusalem jusqu'aux extrémités de la terre. Ce passage constitue le plan structurel du livre des Actes.
Acts 1.4 (King James Version) :And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Ascension of Jesus
L'ascension de Jésus, survenue le 12 mai 33 sur le mont des Oliviers, clôt son ministère terrestre. Élevé dans une nuée, il est accueilli auprès du Père tandis que deux anges annoncent son retour glorieux. Cet événement, relaté uniquement par Luc, marque le passage vers le ministère céleste du Christ et fonde l'espérance eschatologique de l'Église primitive dans l'attente de la parousie.
Matthew 26.36-46 (King James Version) :Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder.And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me.And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.And he cometh unto the disciples, and findeth them asleep, and saith unto Peter, What, could ye not watch with me one hour?Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.And he came and found them asleep again: for their eyes were heavy.And he left them, and went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words.Then cometh he to his disciples, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.Rise, let us be going: behold, he is at hand that doth betray me.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Le retour et l’attente des disciples
Après l'ascension de Jésus (12 mai 33), les disciples retournent à Jérusalem depuis le mont des Oliviers, distant d'un 'chemin de sabbat'. Ils se rassemblent dans une chambre haute, probablement la maison de Marie mère de Jean Marc, et persévèrent unanimement dans la prière, avec les femmes et la famille de Jésus. Cette période d'attente préfigure les caractéristiques de l'Église naissante.
Acts 12.12 (King James Version) :And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Matthias's Choice
Analyse d'Actes 1.15-26, relatant l'élection de Matthias pour remplacer Judas l'Iscariote. Pierre, porte-parole naturel des disciples, fonde la nécessité de ce remplacement sur les Psaumes. Les critères apostoliques sont précisés : avoir suivi Jésus depuis son baptême et être témoin de sa résurrection. Matthias est finalement désigné par tirage au sort après prière, rétablissant le collège des Douze, symbole des douze tribus d'Israël.
Matthew 19.28 (King James Version) :And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved
The article discusses salvation in Jesus Christ, based on Acts 16.31. Using rescue metaphors, the author compares faith to physical rescue actions. He argues that believing in Jesus is essential for eternal salvation, even if this approach seems simple or naive. Warning against unseen dangers, the article recalls the importance of choosing faith to secure a life after death.
Acts 16.31 (King James Version) :And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Testimony of Peter and John
L'article traite du retour de Pierre et Jean auprès des croyants après leur arrestation par le Sanhédrin. Face aux menaces, l'assemblée s'unit dans la prière, affirmant la souveraineté de Dieu et demandant force pour proclamer l'Évangile, exprimant une foi inébranlable.
Matthew 10.19-20 (King James Version) :But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Remarkable Growth of the Early Church
L'article ADA018 commente Actes 5.12-16, décrivant l'essor de l'Église primitive à Jérusalem au printemps 33. Les apôtres accomplissent des miracles publiquement dans le portique de Salomon, l'Église croît en nombre, hommes et femmes confondus, et la réputation des apôtres grandit auprès du peuple, malgré une crainte suscitée par le jugement d'Ananias et Saphira. Le passage établit un parallèle fort avec le ministère de Jésus.
Acts 2.38-41 (King James Version) :Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Arrest of the Apostles
L'article ADA019 commente Actes 5.17-18 : face à la croissance remarquable de l'Église à Jérusalem, le grand prêtre et les sadducéens, animés de jalousie, font arrêter les apôtres. Luc montre que malgré l'opposition des autorités religieuses, l'œuvre du Christ se poursuit par l'action du Saint-Esprit, accomplissant la promesse d'Actes 1.8.
Acts 6.7 (King James Version) :And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Miraculous Deliverance of the Apostles
Cet article analyse la délivrance miraculeuse des apôtres (Actes 5.19-21) à Jérusalem au printemps 33. Arrêtés par le grand prêtre et les sadducéens, les apôtres sont libérés de prison par un ange durant la nuit. Luc rapporte ce miracle avec sobriété, en soulignant sa signification théologique et ses parallèles avec l'Ancien Testament. L'ange confie aux apôtres libérés la mission d'annoncer au Temple 'les paroles de cette vie', expression désignant le message du salut en Jésus-Christ.
John 17.3 (King James Version) :And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Search for Prisoners
Analyse d'Actes 5.21-26 : après la délivrance miraculeuse des apôtres, le Sanhédrin découvre les cellules vides. Luc met en lumière la perplexité des autorités religieuses, l'embarras du commandant du Temple et la crainte d'une réaction populaire. Malgré l'inexplicable, les chefs religieux persistent dans leur opposition et ordonnent une seconde arrestation, illustrant la souveraineté de Dieu sur toute opposition humaine.
Acts 5.19 (King James Version) :But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Speech by the Pharisee Gamaliel
Lors d'une session du Sanhédrin au printemps 33, le pharisien Gamaliel intervient pour calmer les ardeurs des sadducéens qui souhaitent faire mourir les apôtres. Par un raisonnement pragmatique s'appuyant sur les précédents de Théudas et Judas le Galiléen, il convainc le conseil d'adopter une position attentiste. Dans la perspective de Luc, ses paroles illustrent un thème central des Actes : l'œuvre de Dieu ne peut être arrêtée par les hommes.
Acts 22.3 (King James Version) :I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Apostles' Surprising Reaction
Après leur flagellation par le Sanhédrin, les apôtres réagissent de manière surprenante en se réjouissant d'avoir été jugés dignes de souffrir pour le nom de Jésus. Loin d'être découragés, ils poursuivent chaque jour leur ministère dans le Temple et dans les maisons, enseignant et annonçant la bonne nouvelle. Luc montre que les persécutions, loin d'arrêter l'Évangile, contribuent paradoxalement à sa progression.
Acts 5.19-20 (King James Version) :But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Appointment of the Seven and the Organization of the Early Church
Actes 6,1-7 relate la première crise interne de l'Église de Jérusalem, liée à la distribution inégale aux veuves. Pour y remédier, les Douze proposent de nommer sept hommes remplis du Saint-Esprit et de sagesse. Cette décision fondatrice distingue les ministères tout en affirmant leur complémentarité, et s'accompagne d'une croissance remarquable de la communauté chrétienne naissante.
Acts 6.4 (King James Version) :But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Etienne's Arrest
L'article analyse l'arrestation d'Étienne (Actes 6.8-12) à Jérusalem vers 34-35 ap. J.-C. Bien que désigné parmi les Sept, Étienne exerce un ministère apostolique remarquable. Son témoignage suscite l'opposition de Juifs hellénistes qui, incapables de le réfuter, recourent à de faux témoins pour le faire comparaître devant le Sanhédrin. Luc souligne les parallèles avec le procès de Jésus et l'extension progressive de la persécution à toute l'Église.
Acts 4.1-3 (King James Version) :And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead.And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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La comparution d’Etienne devant le Sanhédrin
La comparution d'Étienne devant le Sanhédrin (Actes 6.12-15), vers 34-35 ap. J.-C., est initiée par des opposants hellénistes de la synagogue des Affranchis. Incapables de réfuter sa sagesse, ils recourent à de faux témoins. Les accusations portent sur le Temple et la Loi, rappelant le procès de Jésus. Luc dessine ainsi un parallèle intentionnel entre le Maître et son disciple.
Acts 6.8-15 (King James Version) :And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.And all that sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Le discours d’Etienne devant le Sanhédrin
Devant le Sanhédrin à Jérusalem vers 34-35 ap. J.-C., Étienne prononce le plus long discours des Actes. En retraçant l'histoire d'Israël depuis Abraham, il montre que les envoyés de Dieu ont toujours été rejetés, culminant dans le rejet du Messie. Loin de se défendre, Étienne devient l'accusateur de ses juges, s'inscrivant dans la lignée des prophètes et du Christ.
Acts 7.39-41 (King James Version) :To whom our fathers would not obey, but thrust him from them, and in their hearts turned back again into Egypt,Saying unto Aaron, Make us gods to go before us: for as for this Moses, which brought us out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.And they made a calf in those days, and offered sacrifice unto the idol, and rejoiced in the works of their own hands.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Murder of Etienne
Analyse du récit de la lapidation d'Étienne (Actes 7.54-60), premier martyr chrétien. L'article examine la colère du Sanhédrin, le caractère juridiquement irrégulier de l'exécution, la vision du Christ glorifié accordée à Étienne, et le parallèle théologique établi par Luc entre la passion du disciple et celle de Jésus. La présence de Saul annonce la suite du récit apostolique.
Acts 7.51-53 (King James Version) :Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers:Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and have not kept it.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Saul and the Martyrdom of Stephen
L'article ADA030 analyse Actes 8.1-3 : la première apparition de Saul de Tarse, qui approuve le martyre d'Étienne, et le début d'une grande persécution contre l'Église de Jérusalem. La dispersion des croyants en Judée et Samarie, loin d'être une défaite, devient providentiellement le moteur de l'expansion de l'Évangile, accomplissant la promesse de Jésus en Actes 1.8.
Acts 8.1-3 (King James Version) :And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judæa and Samaria, except the apostles.And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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Persecution
L'article ADA031 analyse la grande persécution de l'Église primitive à Jérusalem (Actes 8.1-3), vers l'an 34-35. Après le martyre d'Étienne, la répression s'étend à tous les croyants, y compris les femmes. Saul de Tarse en est le principal artisan, animé d'un zèle sincère mais mal dirigé pour les traditions juives. Ce texte illustre l'accomplissement des avertissements de Jésus sur la persécution et préfigure la conversion future de Paul.
Acts 22.4 (King James Version) :And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org