19. But an angel of the Lord by night opening the doors of the prison, and leading them out, said:
20. Go, and standing speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.
21. Who having heard this, early in the morning, entered into the temple, and taught. And the high priest coming, and they that were with him, called together the council, and all the ancients of the children of Israel; and they sent to the prison to have them brought.
22. But when the ministers came, and opening the prison, found them not there, they returned and told,
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.
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.
25. But one came and told them: Behold, the men whom you put in prison are in the temple standing, and teaching the people.
26. Then went the officer with the ministers, and brought them without violence; for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
27. And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,
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.
29. But Peter and the apostles answering, said: We ought to obey God, rather than men.
30. The God of our fathers hath raised up Jesus, whom you put to death, hanging him upon a tree.
31. Him hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins.
32. And we are witnesses of these things and the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to all that obey him.