Acts 5:37

After this one, Judas the Galilean stepped forward, in the days of the enrollment, and he turned the people toward himself. But he also perished, and all of them, as many as had joined with him, were dispersed.

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After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

In Context

36For before these days, Theudas stepped forward, asserting himself to be someone, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined with him. But he was killed, and all who believed in him were scattered, and they were reduced to nothing.

38And now therefore, I say to you, withdraw from these men and leave them alone. For if this counsel or work is of men, it will be broken.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:14And with it, he has prepared instruments of death. He has produced his arrows for those on fire.

Matthew 26:52Then Jesus said to him: “Put your sword back in its place. For all who take up the sword shall perish by the sword.

Luke 13:1And there were present, at that very time, some who were reporting about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate mixed with their sacrifices.

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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