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Acts 5:18 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Acts 5:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 5 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.”
Acts 5:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 5:18
The second arrest - 'laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison' - escalated beyond the first (Acts 4:3). Plural 'apostles' suggests multiple arrests, not just Peter and John. 'Common prison' (Greek 'tērēsis dēmosia,' public holding) was likely more harsh than previous 'hold,' signaling increased severity. This pattern - escalating persecution meeting steadfast witness - characterizes church history. The authorities' inability to stop gospel despite imprisonment demonstrates Word's power transcending human restriction.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 5:18
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“and put them in custody until the next day”
“they will lay their hands on you and will persecute you”
“in prisons more abundantly”
“but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.”
“entering into every house”
“they threw them into prison”
“the devil is about to throw some of you into prison”
“yes”