5:23. Saying: The prison indeed we found shut with all diligence, and the keepers standing before the doors; but opening it, we found no man within.
5:24. Now when the officer of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were in doubt concerning them, what would come to pass.
5:25. But one came and told them: Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple, standing and teaching the people.
5:26. Then went the officer with the ministers and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
5:27. And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,
5:28. Saying: Commanding, we commanded you that you should not teach in this name. And behold, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine: and you have a mind to bring the blood of this man upon us.
5:29. But Peter and the apostles answering, said: We ought to obey God rather than men.
5:30. The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom you put to death, hanging him upon a tree.
5:31. Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel and remission of sins.
5:32. And we are witnesses of these things: and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.