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26 Then the captain with the officers brought them in without violence. They feared the people lest they should have been stoned.
27 They brought them before the council and the high priest asked them:
28 »Did we command you not to teach in this name? Look, you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and are willing to bring this man’s blood upon us.«
29 Peter and the other apostles answered: »We must obey God rather than men.
30 »The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you killed. You hanged him on a stake.
31 »God exalted him to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
32 »We are witnesses of these things. The Holy Spirit, which God gave to those who obey him, also witnessed.«
33 When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to kill them.
34 One of the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had a reputation among all the people. He commanded to put the apostles outside for a while.
35 He said to them: »You men of Israel be careful what you intend to do to these men.
36 »Sometime ago Theudas claimed to be somebody. About four hundred men joined and obeyed him. He was killed and they finally dispersed.
37 »After this man Judas of Galilee rose in the days of the taxing, and drew away many people after him. He also perished and all who obeyed him dispersed.
38 »I tell you: Leave these men alone. If this message and this work are from men it will come to nothing.
39 »But if it is from God, you cannot overthrow it; otherwise you may find yourselves fighting against God.«
40 They agreed with him and called the apostles. They beat them and commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus. Then they let them go.
41 They left the council and rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
42 They taught daily in the temple and in every house. They did not cease to teach and preach Jesus Christ.