104 This is expressed in a first class condition, in contrast to the condition in v. 38b, which is third class. As such, v. 39 is rhetorically presented as the more likely option.
105 According to L&N 39.32, the verb εὑρεθῆτε (heurethēte, an aorist passive subjunctive) may also be translated “find yourselves”—“lest you find yourselves fighting against God.” The Jewish leader Gamaliel is shown contemplating the other possible alternative about what is occurring.
106 Grk “They were convinced by him.” This passive construction was converted to an active one (“He convinced them”) in keeping with contemporary English style. The phrase “He convinced them” is traditionally placed in Acts 5:40 by most English translations; the standard Greek critical text (represented by and ) places it at the end of v. 39.

In other versions

but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

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.

But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God!”

But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest you even be found fighting against God.” So they were persuaded by him.

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

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