Acts 5:38

Now 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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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 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.

39But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; you may even find that you are fighting against God.” So they were persuaded.

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Cross References

Job 5:12He breaks the plans of the crafty people, 1 so that their hands cannot achieve success. 1

Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, and there is no advice 1 that can stand against Yahweh. 1

Isaiah 8:9You peoples will be broken to pieces. Listen, all you distant countries: 1 arm yourselves for war and be broken in pieces; arm yourselves and be broken in pieces. 1

Lamentations 3:37Who has spoken and it came to pass, unless the Lord decreed it? 1

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

1 Corinthians 1:26Look at your calling, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards. Not many of you were powerful. Not many of you were of noble birth.

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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