Acts 5:34-39 ▼

34 But a certain man having risen up in the Council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law honored by all the people, commanded them to put the men outside for a short while.

35 And he said to them, “Men, Israelites, take heed to yourselves what you? are about to do with these men.

36 For before these days, Theudas rose up, affirming himself to be somebody—to whom a number of men, about four hundred, were joined—who was put to death, and all, as many as were persuaded by him, were dispersed; and it came to nothing.

37 After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the registration and drew away people after him. And he perished, and all, as many as were persuaded by him, were scattered.

38 And now I say to you?, withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this purpose or this work may be from men, it will be overthrown.

39 But if it is from God, you? will not be able to overthrow them, lest perhaps you? would be found fighting against God.”