³³ When they heard that, they were divided and took counsel to slay them.

³⁴ Then a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, who had a reputation among all the people, stood up in the council and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space

³⁵ and said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as concerning these men.

³⁶ For before these days, rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves; who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered and brought to nought.

³⁷ After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing and drew away many people after him; he also perished, and all those that consented with him were dispersed.

³⁸ And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men and let them alone; for if this counsellor or this work is of men, it will come to nought,

³⁹ but if it is of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest ye be found fighting against God.