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Acts 5:20

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

Go stand in the temple and tell everyone about this life-changing message.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Don't keep the good news to yourself, go share it with everyone.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Acts, which records the early days of the Christian church, the apostles Peter and the others were arrested by religious leaders for preaching about Jesus and performing miracles. An angel of the Lord miraculously released them from prison and commanded them to return to the temple to boldly proclaim the gospel message of eternal life. This event underscores the growing tension between the early believers and the Jewish authorities in Jerusalem, who opposed the spread of Christianity.

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