Acts 5:18 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.”

Acts 5:18 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Acts 5:18 in 6 Bible Translations

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Acts 5:18 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“and laid hands on the apostles, then put them in public custody.”

Acts 5:18 — World English Bible

Acts 5:18 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“and laid hands on the apostles, and put them in public ward. ”

Acts 5:18 — American Standard Version

Acts 5:18 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and laid their hands upon the apostles, and did put them in a public prison;”

Acts 5:18 — Young's Literal Translation

Acts 5:18 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“and laid hands on the apostles and put them in the public prison.”

Acts 5:18 — Darby Translation

Acts 5:18 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And laide hands on the Apostles, and put them in the common prison.”

Acts 5:18 — Geneva Bible

Acts 5:18 in Context — Acts 5

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.

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What Does Acts 5:18 Mean?

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