Acts 5 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Acts 5
1But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
2and kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet.
3But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thy heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4While it remained, did it not remain thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thy power? How is it that thou hast conceived this thing in thy heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5And Ananias hearing these words fell down and gave up the ghost: and great fear came upon all that heard it.
6And the young men arose and wrapped him round, and they carried him out and buried him.
7And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in.
8And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much. And she said, Yea, for so much.
9But Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to try the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them that have buried thy husband are at the door, and they shall carry thee out.
10And she fell down immediately at his feet, and gave up the ghost: and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her by her husband.
11And great fear came upon the whole church, and upon all that heard these things.
12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people: and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s porch.
13But of the rest durst no man join himself to them: howbeit the people magnified them;
14and believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women:
15insomuch that they even carried out the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that, as Peter came by, at the least his shadow might overshadow some one of them.
16And there also came together the multitude from the cities round about Jerusalem, bringing sick folk, and them that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.
17But the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with jealousy,
18and laid hands on the apostles, and put them in public ward.
19But an angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them out, and said,
20Go ye, and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this Life.
21And when they heard this, they entered into the temple about daybreak, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison-house to have them brought.
22But the officers that came found them not in the prison; and they returned, and told,
23saying, The prison-house we found shut in all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors: but when we had opened, we found no man within.
24Now when the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were much perplexed concerning them whereunto this would grow.
25And there came one and told them, Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple standing and teaching the people.
26Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them, but without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
27And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,
28saying, We strictly charged you not to teach in this name: and behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.
29But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.
30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree.
31Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
32And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.
33But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were minded to slay them.
34But there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in honor of all the people, and commanded to put the men forth a little while.
35And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.
36For before these days rose up Theudas, giving himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nought.
37After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrolment, and drew away some of the people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
38And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will be overthrown:
39but if it is of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; lest haply ye be found even to be fighting against God.
40And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.
42And every day, in the temple and at home, they ceased not to teach and to preach Jesus as the Christ.
Acts 5
1But a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,
2and put aside for himself part of the price, [his] wife also being privy to it; and having brought a certain part, laid it at the feet of the apostles.
3But Peter said, Ananias, why has Satan filled thy heart that thou shouldest lie to the Holy Spirit, and put aside for thyself a part of the price of the estate?
4While it remained did it not remain to thee? and sold, was [it not] in thine own power? Why is it that thou hast purposed this thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but toGod.
5And Ananias, hearing these words, fell down and expired. And great fear came upon all who heard [it].
6And the young men, rising up, swathed him up for burial, and having carried him out, buried him.
7And it came to pass about three hours afterwards, that his wife, not knowing what had happened, came in.
8And Peter answered her, Tell me if ye gave the estate for so much? And she said, Yes, for so much.
9And Peter said to her, Why [is it] that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of [the] Lord? Lo, the feet of those that have buried thy husband [are] at the door, and they shall carry thee out.
10And she fell down immediately at his feet and expired. And when the young men came in they found her dead; and, having carried her out, they buried her by her husband.
11And great fear came upon all the assembly, and upon all who heard these things.
12And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders done among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch,
13but of the rest durst no man join them, but the people magnified them;
14and believers were more than ever added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women;)
15so that they brought out the sick into the streets and put [them] on beds and couches, that at least the shadow of Peter, when he came, might overshadow some one of them.
16And the multitude also of the cities round about came together to Jerusalem, bringing sick persons and persons beset by unclean spirits, who were all healed.
17And the high priest rising up, and all they that were with him, which is the sect of the Sadducees, were filled with wrath,
18and laid hands on the apostles and put them in the public prison.
19But an angel of [the] Lord during the night opened the doors of the prison, and leading them out, said,
20Go ye and stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
21And when they heard it, they entered very early into the temple and taught. And when the high priest was come, and they that were with him, they called together the council and all the elderhood of the sons of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.
22And when the officers were come, they did not find them in the prison; and returned and reported
23saying, We found the prison shut with all security, and the keepers standing at the doors; but when we had opened [them], within we found no one.
24And when they heard these words, both the priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests were in perplexity as to them, what this would come to.
25And some one coming reported to them, Lo, the men whom ye put in the prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.
26Then the captain, having gone with the officers, brought them, not with violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
27And they bring them and set them in the council. And the high priest asked them,
28saying, We strictly enjoined you not to teach in this name: and lo, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and purpose to bring upon us the blood of this man.
29But Peter answering, and the apostles, said,God must be obeyed rather than men.
30TheGod of our fathers has raised up Jesus, whom ye have slain, having hanged on a cross.
31Him hasGod exalted by his right hand as leader and saviour, to give repentance to Israel and remission of sins.
32And we are [his] witnesses of these things, and the Holy Spirit also, whichGod has given to those that obey him.
33But they, when they heard [these things], were cut to the heart, and took counsel to kill them.
34But a certain [man], a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, held in honour of all the people, rose up in the council, and commanded to put the men out for a short while,
35and said to them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as regards these men what ye are going to do;
36for before these days Theudas rose up, alleging himself to be somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, were joined; who was slain, and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed and came to nothing.
37After him rose Judas the Galilean in the days of the census, and drew away [a number of] people after him; and he perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
38And now I say to you, Withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this counsel or this work have its origin from men, it will be destroyed;
39but if it be fromGod, ye will not be able to put them down, lest ye be found also fighters againstGod.
40And they listened to his advice; and having called the apostles, they beat them, and enjoined them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them.
41They therefore went their way from [the] presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonoured for the name.
42And every day, in the temple and in the houses, they ceased not teaching and announcing the glad tidings that Jesus [was] the Christ.
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Acts 5
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Acts 5:16
"And there also came together the multitude from the cities round about Jerusalem, bringing sick folk, and them that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one."
"And the multitude also of the cities round about came together to Jerusalem, bringing sick persons and persons beset by unclean spirits, who were all healed."
