Acts 5:36

For before these days arose Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves; who was slain, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered and brought to naught.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.

In Context

35and said to them: Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves, what ye are about to do in respect to these men.

37After this man arose Judas the Galilaean, in the days of the registering, and drew away much people after him; he also perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:26If therefore they say to you: Behold, he is in the desert, go not forth; Behold, he is in the secret chambers, believe it not.

Acts 21:38Art thou not then the Egyptian, who before these days made an uproar, and led out into the wilderness the four thousand men of the assassins?

Galatians 6:3For if a man thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

2 Peter 2:2And many will follow their dissolute ways; by reason of whom the way of truth will be evil spoken of.

Jude 1:16These are murmurers, complaining of their lot, walking according to their lusts; and their mouth speaks swelling words; having respect to persons, for the sake of profit.

Revelation 17:5And upon her forehead was a name written: MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF THE HARLOTS AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

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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