Acts 5:34–42

³⁴But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered the men^C to be taken outside for a little while.^{j 35}He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re about to do to these men. ³⁶Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, and all his followers were dispersed and came to nothing.^{k 37}After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and attracted a following. He also perished, and all his followers were scattered. ³⁸So in the present case, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of human origin, it will fail;^{l 39}but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God.” They were persuaded by him.^{m 40}After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.^{n 41}Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be treated shamefully on behalf of the Name.^{Ao 42}Every day in the temple, and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.