Acts 5:33-42

Whiston(i) 33 When they heard [that,] they were cut, and took counsel to slay them. 34 Then stood there up one of the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little while. 35 And said unto the rulers, and the members of the council, Ye men of Israel, take heed to your selves, what ye are about to do as to these men. 36 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be a great man, and to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who came to nought of himself, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. 37 After him rose up Judas of Galilee, in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished, and as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. 38 And now, Brethren, I say unto you. Refrain from these men, and let them alone, without defiling your hands: for if this counsel, or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; neither you, nor kings, nor tyrants. Abstain therefore from these men; lest haply ye be found to be fighters against God. 40 And to him they submitted: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten [them,] they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41 The apostles therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for [his] name. 42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach the Lord Jesus Christ.