Acts 4:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they laid hands on them, and put them in ward unto the morrow: for it was now eventide.

Bible in Basic English

And they took them and put them in prison till the morning, for it was now evening.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they laid hands upon them, and put them in hold till the next day; for it was now evening.

Free Bible Version

They arrested them and placed them under guard until the following day since it was already evening.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they layde handes on them, and put them in holde, vntill the next day: for it was now euentide.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they laid hands on them, and put them in hold unto the next day: for it was now eventide.

Plain English Version

so they grabbed Peter and John. Those boss men wanted to take them to court, but it was already late in the afternoon, so the soldiers locked up Peter and John in jail, to wait until the next day.

Translation for Translators

So those officials seized Peter and John. Then they put them in jail. They had to wait until the next day to question Peter and John, because it was already evening and it was contrary to their Jewish law to question people at night.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They arrested them and put them in jail until the next morning, since it was now evening.

Noah Webster Bible

And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody to the next day: for it was now evening.

World English Bible

They laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was now evening.

Young's Literal Translation

and they laid hands upon them, and did put them in custody unto the morrow, for it was evening already;

Context

Peter and John before the Sanhedrin

²greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.³They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.⁴But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand.

Summary

In Acts 4:3, Peter and John are arrested and put in custody overnight for preaching about Jesus and His resurrection. This event highlights the opposition faced by the early Christians for boldly proclaiming the Gospel. Despite the persecution, the disciples remained steadfast in their faith and commitment to sharing the message of salvation. The response of the religious leaders reflects the resistance encountered by those who challenge the status quo with the truth of Christ. This verse serves as a reminder of the courage and dedication required to spread the Good News, even in the face of adversity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they laid hands on them,.... The Arabic version renders it, "on both"; on Peter and John; seized them by force, and drew them out of the temple: and put them in hold unto the next day; not in the common public prison, as in Act 5:18 but they put them into the hands, and under the care and custody of a set of men, to keep and guard them; that they might not go away, until they had an opportunity of bringing them before the sanhedrim, to be examined and punished by them: for it was now eventide; it was at the ninth hour, or about three o'clock in the afternoon, when Peter and John went up to the temple, where they healed the lame man; after which, both of them preached to the people; so that it must now be evening; at least, as the Syriac version renders it, "the evening was near", or was drawing on.