Acts 5:33

“When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

¶ When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and tooke counsell to slay them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But when they heard this, they were cut to the quick and intended to kill them.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and minded to slay them.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But when these words came to their ears, they were cut to the heart, and had a mind to put them to death.
- Basic English Bible

But they, when they heard [these things], were cut to the heart, and took counsel to kill them.
- Darby Bible

When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
- Webster's Bible

Infuriated at getting this answer, they were disposed to kill the Apostles.
- Weymouth Bible

But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and determined to kill them.
- World English Bible

Whanne thei herden these thingis, thei weren turmentid, and thouyten to sle hem.
- Wycliffe Bible

And they having heard, were cut [to the heart], and were taking counsel to slay them,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Acts 5:33


5:31 Him hath God exalted - From the grave to heaven; to give repentance - Whereby Jesus is received as a Prince; and forgiveness of sins - Whereby he is received as a Saviour. Hence some infer, that repentance and faith are as mere gifts as remission of sins. Not so: for man co - operates in the former, but not in the latter. God alone forgives sins.

5:32 And also the Holy Ghost - A much greater witness.

5:34 But a certain Pharisee - And as such believing the resurrection of the dead; a doctor, or teacher of the law - That is, a scribe, and indeed one of the highest rank; had in honour by all the people - Except the Sadducees; rising up in the council - So God can raise defenders of his servants, whensoever and wheresoever he pleases.


People's Bible Notes for Acts 5:33


Ac 5:33 Cut [to the heart]. Convulsed with rage, not sorrow. Took counsel to slay them. Concerning the expediency of putting them to death.

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