Act 4:3 | RWP | e4.org | In ward ( εις τηρησιν ). Probably in one of the chambers of the temple. In safe keeping (from τηρεω , to guard). Old word, in the N.T. only here and ; . So in papyri. Now eventide ( εσπερα ηδη ). Hence no trial could take place before the next day, a regulation violated in the case of Jesus.

‏ Acts 4:3

In ward ( εις τηρησιν ). Probably in one of the chambers of the temple. In safe keeping (from τηρεω, to guard). Old word, in the N.T. only here and Ac 5:18; 1Co 7:19. So in papyri.

Now eventide ( εσπερα ηδη ). Hence no trial could take place before the next day, a regulation violated in the case of Jesus.