Acts 5:33-39
Legacy Standard Bible
Gamaliel’s Counsel
33 But when they heard this, they became (A)furious and intended to kill them. 34 But a Pharisee named (B)Gamaliel, a (C)teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in (D)the Sanhedrin and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. 36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, (E)claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined up with him. [a]But he was killed, and all who [b]were following him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of (F)the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all those who [c]were following him were scattered. 38 So in the present case, I also say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or [d]action (G)is of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or you may even be found (H)fighting against God.”
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Acts 5:33-39
Evangelical Heritage Version
33 When they heard this, they were furious and began making a plan to put them to death.[a] 34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was highly respected by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men[b] be put outside for a little while.
35 Then he said to them, “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you are about to do with these men. 36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, all his followers were scattered, and it all came to nothing.
37 “After him, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and led many[c] people in a revolt. He also was killed, and all his followers were scattered.
38 “So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and leave them alone! For if this plan or this undertaking is of human origin, it will fail. 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them.[d] Perhaps you might even be found to be fighting against God!”
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