Acts 5:37

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some of the people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.

Revised Version 1895

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 rose up Theudas, giving himself out 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 dispersed, and came to nought.

38And 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 be overthrown:

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Cross References

Psalms 7:14Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

Matthew 26:52Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

Luke 13:1Now there were some present at that very season which told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had 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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