Acts 5:22-32 - The Apostles On Trial Again
22 But the subordinates who came did not find them in the prison. And having returned, they reported, 23 saying, We found the prison indeed shut in all security, and the guards standing before the doors, but after opening, we found no man inside. 24 Now when they heard these words, the high priest, and the captain of the temple, and the chief priests, were perplexed about them, whatever this would become.
25 But a certain man who arrived, reported to them, Behold, the men whom ye put in the prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people. 26 Then after departing, the captain with the subordinates brought them, not with violence, for they feared the people, lest they would be stoned. 27 And having brought them, they placed them in the council. And the high priest demanded them, 28 saying, Did we not command by an order for you not to teach in this name? And behold, ye have filled Jerusalem of your doctrine, and intend to bring upon us this man's blood.
29 And Peter and the apostles having answered, they said, We must obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye murdered, having hung on a tree. 31 God exalted this man with his right hand, a Pathfinder and a Savior to give repentance to Israel and remission of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things, and also the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.