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| [32] And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him." | | [32] And we are witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him." |
| [33] When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them. | | [33] When they heard this they were enraged and wanted to kill them. |
− | [34] But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while. | + | [34] <u>But a Pharisee in the council named Gama'li-el, a teacher of the law, held in honor by all the people, stood up and ordered the men to be put outside for a while. |
| [35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men. | | [35] And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you do with these men. |
| [36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. | | [36] For before these days Theu'das arose, giving himself out to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him; but he was slain and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. |
| [37] After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered. | | [37] After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him; he also perished, and all who followed him were scattered. |
| [38] 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 men, it will fail; | | [38] 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 men, it will fail; |
− | [39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" | + | [39] but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" </u> |
| [40] So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. | | [40] So they took his advice, and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. |
| [41] Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. | | [41] Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. |