Acts 5:39-41
King James Version
39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
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Acts 5:39-41
English Standard Version
39 but (A)if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You (B)might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40 and (C)when they had called in the apostles, (D)they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 Then they left the presence of the council, (E)rejoicing that they were counted worthy (F)to suffer dishonor for (G)the name.
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