Acts 5:38

And now I say to you, keep away from these men, and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to an end;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:

In Context

37After this man, Judas the Galilean arose, in the days of the enrollment, and drew over many people after him; and he was destroyed, and all, as many as believed him, were scattered.

39but if it is of God, you can not bring it to an end: and take heed, lest you be found fighting also against God.

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Cross References

John 11:48If we thus let him alone, all will believe on him, and the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.

1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise men according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble call you;

Matthew Henry on Acts 5:27-42

The Seizing of the Apostles; The Examination of the Apostles; The Advice of Gamaliel. 26 Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us. 29… Read the whole commentary →

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