Acts 5:34-40

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34 But a Pharisee named ^aGamaliel, a ^bteacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in ^cthe Sanhedrin and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. 35 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. 36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, ^aclaiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined up with him. ¹But he was killed, and all who ²were following him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of ^athe census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all those who ¹were following him were scattered. 38 So in the present case, I also say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or ¹action ^ais of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or you may even be found ^afighting against God.”
40 So they ¹followed his advice. And after calling the apostles in and ^abeating them, they commanded them not to ²speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them.