Acts 5:18

18 They seized the apostles and made a public show of putting them in prison.

Acts 5:18 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 5:18

And laid their hands on the apostles
That is, laid hold on them, and took them, and carried them away; at least their servants did so, by their orders:

and put them in the common prison;
where malefactors were put; and this both for greater security, and for greater disgrace.

Acts 5:18 In-Context

16 Even large numbers of persons from towns around Jerusalem would gather, bringing the sick and those harassed by unclean spirits. Everyone was healed.

17 The high priest, together with his allies, the Sadducees, was overcome with jealousy.

18 They seized the apostles and made a public show of putting them in prison.

19 An angel from the Lord opened the prison doors during the night and led them out. The angel told them,

20 "Go, take your place in the temple, and tell the people everything about this new life."