Acts 5:37

'After this one rose up, Judas the Galilean, in the days of the enrolment, and drew away much people after him, and that one perished, and all, as many as were obeying him, were scattered;

Young's Literal Translation

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, saying, that himself was some one, to whom a number of men did join themselves, as it were four hundred, who was slain, and all, as many as were obeying him, were scattered, and came to nought.

38and now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone, because if this counsel or this work may be of men, it will be overthrown,

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Cross References

Psalms 7:14Lo, he travaileth [with] iniquity, And he hath conceived perverseness, And hath brought forth falsehood.

Matthew 26:52Then saith Jesus to him, 'Turn back thy sword to its place; for all who did take the sword, by the sword shall perish;

Luke 13:1And there were present certain at that time, telling him about the Galileans, whose blood Pilate did mingle 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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