Acts 5:38

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 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.

39but if it is of God ye can not overthrow them; lest haply ye be found also fighting against God.

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Cross References

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

1 Corinthians 1:26For see your calling, brethren, that not many are wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;

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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