Gamaliel’s Counsel

³³ But when they heard this, they became ^(A)infuriated and nearly decided to execute 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, be careful as to what you are about to do with these men. ³⁶ For, some time ago Theudas appeared, ^(E)claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined him. ^[a]But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. ³⁷ After this man, Judas of Galilee appeared in the days of ^(F)the census and drew away some people after him; he also perished, and all those who followed him were scattered. ³⁸ And so in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, for if the source of this plan or ^[b]movement ^(G)is men, it will be overthrown; ³⁹ but if the source is God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found ^(H)fighting against God.”