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Acts 5:38b

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5:38So in this case I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this undertaking originates with people,102 it will come to nothing,103

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Footnotes

  1. 102 Here ἀνθρώπων (anthrōpōn) has been translated as a generic noun (“people”).
  2. 103 Or “it will be put to an end.”

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail;

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

So 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;

NLTNew Living Translation

“So my advice is, leave these men alone. Let them go. If they are planning and doing these things merely on their own, it will soon be overthrown.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

And now I tell you, keep away from these men, and leave them alone, because if this plan or this matter is from people, it will be overthrown.

KJV 1900King James Version

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: