Acts 5:34–42

³⁴A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered the men ^uto be taken outside for a little while. ^v35He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re going to do to these men. ³⁶Not 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. ^w37After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and attracted a following. ^xThat man also perished, and all his partisans were scattered. ³⁸And 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; ^y39but 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. ^z40After they called in the apostles and had them flogged, they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them. ^a41Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name. ^bc42Every day in the temple complex, and in various homes, they continued teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.