Act 5:26 | NET2full | STEP | Then the commander of the temple guard went with the officers and brought the apostles without the use of force ( for they were afraid of being stoned by the people) .

‏ Acts 5:26

26 Then the commander ^{▼▼tn Or “captain.”} of the temple guard ^{▼▼tn Grk “the official [of the temple],” a title for the commander of the Jewish soldiers guarding the temple (thus the translation, “the commander of the temple guard”). See L&N 37.91.} went with the officers ^{▼▼tn The Greek term ὑπηρέτης (hupēretēs) generally means “servant,” but in the NT is used for many different types of servants. See the note on the word “officers” in v. 22.} and brought the apostles ^{▼▼tn Grk “brought them”; the referent (the apostles) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} without the use of force ^{▼▼tn Or “without violence.” It is clear, as well, that the apostles did not resist arrest.} (for they were afraid of being stoned by the people). ^{▼▼tn Grk “for they feared lest they be stoned by the people.” The translation uses a less awkward English equivalent. This is an explanatory note by the author.}