Acts 5:38

And 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;

English Majority Text (NT)

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 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.

39but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found fighting against God.”

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Cross References

John 11:48If we leave Him alone in this way, all will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and will take away both our place and nation.”

1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brothers, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many powerful, not many noble, are called.

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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