Acts 5:37

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

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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 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 came to nought.

38And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if this design or this work be of men, it will come to nought;

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Cross References

Psalms 7:14Behold, he travailed with iniquity, And conceived mischief, But hath brought forth disappointment!

Matthew 26:52Then Jesus saith to him, Put back thy sword into its place; for all they that take the sword will perish by the sword.

Luke 13:1There were present also at the same time some who told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate mingled 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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