Acts 5:33–42
33 When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. t 34 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 u to be taken outside for a little while. v 35 He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re going to do to these men. 36 Not long ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about 400 men rallied to him. He was killed, and all his partisans were dispersed and came to nothing. w 37 After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and attracted a following. x That man also perished, and all his partisans were scattered. 38 And now, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of men, it will be overthrown; y 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God.” So they were persuaded by him. z 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. a 41 Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name. b c 42 Every day in the temple complex, and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the * Messiah.