Acts 5:37

After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census and drew away some people after him. He also perished, and all who had been obeying him were scattered.

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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 some time ago, Theudas rose up claiming to be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all who had been obeying him were scattered and came to nothing.

38Now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or work is of men, it will be overthrown.

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Cross References

Psalms 7:14Think about the one who is pregnant with wickedness, 1 who conceives destructive plans, who gives birth to harmful lies. 1

Matthew 26:52Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back in its place, for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.

Luke 13:1At that time, some people there told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate mixed with their own 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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