Acts 5:38

So now I say to you, keep away from these men and leave them alone; because if this counsel or this work should be of men, it will be abolished;

Family 35 New Testament

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

37Later Judas the Galilean rose up, in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.

39but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it—lest you even be found to be fighting against God!”

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Cross References

John 11:48if we let him go on like this everybody will believe into him; and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation!”

1 Corinthians 1:26Just look at your calling, brothers: not many are wise, not many are powerful, not many are of noble birth, by human standards;

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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