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.”