Acts 5:18

18 and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common 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 There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks and those who were vexed with unclean spirits; and they were healed, every one.

17 Then the high priest rose up and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees); and they 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."