New TestamentActsGamaliel’s Advice · 5:33–425:33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.5:34 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;5:35 And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.5:36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.5:37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:5:39 But if it be of God, ye can not overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.5:40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.5:42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.
