Acts 5:37

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

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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 rose up Theodas, affirming himself to be somebody, to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all that believed him were scattered, and brought to nothing.

38And now, therefore, I say to you, refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this council or this work be of men, it will come to nought;

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Cross References

Psalms 7:14And in it he hath prepared the instruments of death, he hath made ready his arrows for them that burn.

Matthew 26:52Then Jesus saith to him: Put up again thy sword into its place: for all that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Luke 13:1And there were present, at that very time, some that told him of the Galileans, whose blood Pilate had mingled 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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