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But the High-priest, arising, and all who were with him, - being the sect of the Sadducees, - were filled with jealousy,

And thrust their hands upon the Apostles, and put them in a public ward.

But, a messenger of the Lord, by night, opened the doors of the prison; and, leading them out, said -

Be going your way, and, taking your stand, be speaking, in the temple, unto the people, all the declarations of this Life.

Now, when they heard this, they entered, under the dawn, into the temple, and began teaching. And the High-priest and they who were with him, arriving, called together the high-council, and all the senate of the sons of Israel; and sent off unto the prison, to have them brought.

And, the officers who came to the place, found them not in the prison; and, returning, brought tidings,

Saying - The prison, found we locked with all safety, and the keepers standing at the doors; but, when we had opened the prison, inside, found we, no one.

Now, when both the captain of the temple and the High-priests heard these words, they were utterly at a loss concerning them - what perhaps this might come to.

But some one, entering, brought tidings unto them - Lo! the men whom ye put in the prison, are in the temple, standing, and teaching the people!

Then, the captain with the officers, departing, brought them - not with violence, - for they were afraid of the people, lest they should be stoned;