Acts 5:33-39

New American Standard Bible 1995

Gamaliel’s Counsel

³³ But when they heard this, they were ^(A)cut ^[a]to the quick 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 Council 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. ^[b]But he was killed, and all who ^[c]followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. ³⁷ After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of ^(F)the census and drew away some people after him; he too perished, and all those who ^[d]followed him were scattered. ³⁸ So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or ^[e]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 else you may even be found ^(H)fighting against God.”