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The Miraculous Deliverance of the Apostles
This article analyzes the miraculous release of the apostles (Acts 5.19-21) in Jerusalem in the spring of 33. Arrested by the high priest and the Sadducees, the apostles are freed from prison by an angel during the night. Luke reports this miracle with restraint, emphasizing its theological meaning and its parallels with the Old Testament. The angel entrusts the freed apostles with the mission of proclaiming in the Temple 'the words of this life', an expression referring to the message of salvation in Jesus Christ.
Acts 5.39 (King James Version) :But if it be of God, ye can not overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Search for Prisoners
An analysis of Acts 5.21-26: after the miraculous release of the apostles, the Sanhedrin discovers the empty cells. Luke highlights the religious authorities' bewilderment, the Temple captain's embarrassment, and the fear of a public reaction. Despite the inexplicable event, the religious leaders persist in their opposition and order a second arrest, illustrating God's sovereignty over all human opposition.
Acts 5.24 (King James Version) :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.King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org