Acts 5:37

After this arose Judas the Galilean, in the days of the census, and caused considerable number of people after him to revolt. He too perished, and as many as were persuaded by him were scattered.

English Majority Text (NT)

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, Theudas rose up, claiming himself to be someone, to whom was joined a number of men, about four hundred. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing.

38And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this counsel or this work is of men, it will fail;

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Cross References

Matthew 26:52But Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place, for all those who take the sword shall perish by the sword.

Luke 13:1And some people were present at that very time, reporting to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 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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