Acts 4:5
New International Version
The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
The next day the council of all the rulers and elders and teachers of religious law met in Jerusalem.

English Standard Version
On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,

Berean Standard Bible
The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass on the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,

King James Bible
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

New King James Version
And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes,

New American Standard Bible
On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

NASB 1995
On the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

NASB 1977
And it came about on the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that on the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

Amplified Bible
On the next day, their magistrates and elders and scribes (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) were gathered together in Jerusalem;

Christian Standard Bible
The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem

American Standard Version
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

Contemporary English Version
The next morning the leaders, the elders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses met in Jerusalem.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The next day the Jewish rulers, leaders, and scribes met in Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
The next day the Jewish leaders, the elders, and the teachers of the Law gathered in Jerusalem.

International Standard Version
The next day, their rulers, elders, and scribes met in Jerusalem

Majority Standard Bible
The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,

NET Bible
On the next day, their rulers, elders, and experts in the law came together in Jerusalem.

New Heart English Bible
It happened in the morning, that their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

Weymouth New Testament
The next day a meeting was held in Jerusalem of their Rulers, Elders, and Scribes,

World English Bible
In the morning, their rulers, elders, and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it came to pass the next day, there were gathered together of them the rulers, and elders, and scribes, to Jerusalem,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass on the next day, their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,

Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass upon the morrow, there were gathered together of them the rulers, and elders, and scribes, to Jerusalem,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was on the morrow, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were gathered together at Jerusalem,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass on the morrow, that their princes, and ancients, and scribes, were gathered together in Jerusalem;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it happened on the next day that their leaders and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,

New American Bible
On the next day, their leaders, elders, and scribes were assembled in Jerusalem,

New Revised Standard Version
The next day their rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the next day, the leaders and the elders and the scribes gathered together;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the next day the Rulers and the Elders and The Scribes assembled,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes,

Godbey New Testament
And it came to pass on the morrow, the rulers and elders and scribes

Haweis New Testament
Now it came to pass that the next morning, their rulers, and elders, and scribes, were assembled at Jerusalem,

Mace New Testament
On the morrow, the rulers, senators, and doctors of the law, then at Jerusalem, assembled,

Weymouth New Testament
The next day a meeting was held in Jerusalem of their Rulers, Elders, and Scribes,

Worrell New Testament
And it came to pass, the next day, that their rulers and elders and scribes were gathered together in Jerusalem,

Worsley New Testament
And on the morrow their rulers, and elders, and scribes were gathered together at Jerusalem:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Peter and John Before the Council
4But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. 5 The next day the rulers, elders, and scribes assembled in Jerusalem, 6along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and many others from the high priest’s family.…

Cross References
Acts 5:27-28
They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.”

Acts 6:12-15
So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.” ...

Acts 23:1-5
Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.” / At this, the high priest Ananias ordered those standing near Paul to strike him on the mouth. / Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! You sit here to judge me according to the law, yet you yourself violate the law by commanding that I be struck.” ...

Acts 22:30
The next day the commander, wanting to learn the real reason Paul was accused by the Jews, released him and ordered the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin to assemble. Then he brought Paul down and had him stand before them.

Acts 24:1-9
Five days later the high priest Ananias came down with some elders and a lawyer named Tertullus, who presented to the governor their case against Paul. / When Paul had been called in, Tertullus opened the prosecution: “Because of you, we have enjoyed a lasting peace, and your foresight has brought improvements to this nation. / In every way and everywhere, most excellent Felix, we acknowledge this with all gratitude. ...

Acts 25:1-5
Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem, / where the chief priests and Jewish leaders presented their case against Paul. They urged Festus / to grant them a concession against Paul by summoning him to Jerusalem, because they were preparing an ambush to kill him along the way. ...

Acts 26:30-32
Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them. / On their way out, they said to one another, “This man has done nothing worthy of death or imprisonment.” / And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

Luke 22:66-71
At daybreak the council of the elders of the people, both the chief priests and scribes, met together. They led Jesus into their Sanhedrin and said, / “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. / And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. ...

Matthew 26:57-68
Those who had arrested Jesus led Him away to the house of Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and elders had gathered. / But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome. / Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. ...

Mark 14:53-65
They led Jesus away to the high priest, and all the chief priests, elders, and scribes assembled. / Peter followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. And he sat with the officers and warmed himself by the fire. / Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. ...

John 18:12-14
Then the band of soldiers, with its commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him. / They brought Him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. / Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.

John 18:19-24
Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” ...

John 11:47-53
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.” / But one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, “You know nothing at all! ...

Matthew 27:1-2
When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death. / They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.

Mark 15:1
Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,

on.

Acts 5:20,21
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life…

Micah 2:1
Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

Matthew 27:1,2
When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: …

rulers.

Acts 4:8
Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

Acts 5:34
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;

Acts 6:12
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,

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Acts 4
1. The rulers of the Jews, offended with Peter's sermon,
3. imprison him and John.
5. After, upon examination
8. Peter boldly avouching the lame man to be healed by the name of Jesus,
11. and that only by the same Jesus we must be eternally saved,
13. they threaten him and John to preach no more in that name,
23. whereupon the church flees to prayer.
31. And God, by moving the place where they were assembled, testifies that he heard their prayer;
34. confirming the church with the gift of the Holy Spirit, and with mutual love and charity.














The next day
This phrase indicates a continuation from the events of the previous chapter, where Peter and John were arrested for preaching about Jesus and healing a man. The timing is significant as it shows the urgency and seriousness with which the Jewish leaders addressed the apostles' actions. In a broader biblical context, "the next day" often signifies a new beginning or a continuation of God's unfolding plan, reminding us of His sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine timeline.

the rulers, elders, and scribes
These groups represent the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council and court in Jerusalem. The "rulers" likely refer to the chief priests, including the high priest. The "elders" were respected leaders from among the people, often heads of families or tribes. The "scribes" were experts in the Law of Moses, responsible for teaching and interpreting the Scriptures. This assembly of diverse leaders underscores the gravity of the situation and the perceived threat that the apostles' message posed to the established religious order. Historically, the Sanhedrin wielded significant influence over Jewish religious and civil life, and their involvement highlights the tension between the nascent Christian movement and traditional Jewish authority.

assembled in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the spiritual and political center of Jewish life, is the setting for this pivotal moment. The city is not only the location of the Temple but also a symbol of God's covenant with Israel. The assembly in Jerusalem signifies the centrality of the events taking place and the importance of the apostles' message being proclaimed in the heart of Jewish faith. Archaeologically, Jerusalem was a bustling city during this period, with the Temple serving as a focal point for worship and pilgrimage. The gathering of the Sanhedrin in this sacred city emphasizes the confrontation between the old covenant, represented by the Jewish leaders, and the new covenant, heralded by the apostles through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This setting invites believers to reflect on the fulfillment of God's promises and the transformative power of the Gospel, which began in Jerusalem and spread to the ends of the earth.

(5) And it came to pass on the morrow . . .--Better, that there were gathered together the rulers, elders, and scribes in Jerusalem. The two last words are misplaced in the English version by being transferred to the end of the next verse. The later MSS. give, however, unto Jerusalem. The meeting was obviously summoned, like that of Matthew 26:5, to consider what course was necessary in face of the new facts that had presented themselves, and was probably the first formal meeting of the Sanhedrin that had been held since the trial of our Lord. On its constitution, see Notes on Matthew 5:22; Matthew 26:57; Matthew 27:1. This meeting would, of course, include the Pharisee section of the scribes as well as the Sadducees.

Verse 5. - Were gathered together in Jerusalem for at (ver. 6), A.V.; or, as it should rather be rendered, to - some of them probably living in the country. This clause is placed in the A.V. at the end of ver. 6 because, in the T.R., Annas, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander are in the accusative ease, whereas, in the R.T., they are in the nominative case; for which reason the R.V. supplies the words "was there" in ver. 6. We see here the different classes which composed the Sanhedrim.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
The
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

next day
αὔριον (aurion)
Adverb
Strong's 839: Tomorrow. From a derivative of the same as aer; properly, fresh, i.e. to-morrow.

[the]
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

rulers,
ἄρχοντας (archontas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 758: Present participle of archo; a first.

elders,
πρεσβυτέρους (presbyterous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

scribes
γραμματεῖς (grammateis)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

assembled
συναχθῆναι (synachthēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Jerusalem,
Ἰερουσαλήμ (Ierousalēm)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2419: Of Hebrew origin; Hierusalem, the capitol of Palestine.


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