Acts 5:33-35
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33 When they heard this, they became infuriated and wanted to put them to death. 34 [a]But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the men to be put outside for a short time,(A) 35 and said to them, “Fellow Israelites, be careful what you are about to do to these men.
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Acts 5:38-39
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38 So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men, and let them go. For if this endeavor or this activity is of human origin, it will destroy itself. 39 But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them; you may even find yourselves fighting against God.” They were persuaded by him.
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