Acts 5:38

And now I say to you, Stay away from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work is from men, it will come to nothing:

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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 man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him: he also perished; and all those who followed him were dispersed.

39But if it is from God, you cannot overthrow it; you might even be found fighting against God.

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Cross References

John 11:48If we let him go on like this, all men will believe in him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and our nation.

1 Corinthians 1:26For consider your calling, brethren: that not many were wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:

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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