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Acts 5

Acts 5:34

Gamaliel’s Advice · Acts 5:33–42
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Translations

Modern
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.
Traditional
Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
Literal
But a certain man having risen up in the Council, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law honored by all the people, commanded them to put the men outside for a short while.
Latin
Surgens autem quidam in concilio pharisæus, nomine Gamaliel, legis doctor, honorabilis universæ plebi, jussit foras ad breve homines fieri,

Original

Greek
English
But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.

Notes

Acts 5:34

Gamaliel was a respected Pharisee and a leading member of the Jewish high council. He was also a well-known teacher of the law. He later taught Paul during his training to become a Jewish rabbi (see 22:3).

Acts 5:33–40

God once again stopped the plans of the Jewish leaders to silence the apostles. This time, he did so through the advice of Gamaliel.

Acts 5:17–40

The apostles' successful ministry caused strong opposition (compare 4:1–3). The wealthy and powerful Sadducees controlled the temple and had a temple police force. They opposed belief in the resurrection and were determined to challenge and, if possible, prevent the apostles from sharing their message about the resurrection of Jesus. They felt their influence over the Jewish people weakening. Jealousy and bitterness led them to attack the apostles.

Events

People

Gamaliel: Pharisee; teacher of the law; Paul's mentor Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Circumcision Doctor of the Law Gamaliel Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Sanhedrin Teacher Temple

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Courts of Justice: Judges of Conferred Together Before Giving Judgment Doctor: A Teacher, or Master Gamaliel: A Celebrated Teacher: Speech of, Before the Sanhedrin Government: Mosaic: Closely Associated with Moses and Subsequent Leaders Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Imprisoned and Scourged; his Defense Before the Council Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Prisoners: The Apostles Prudence: Gamaliel School of Gamaliel The Pharisees: Many Rulers, Lawyers, and Scribes Were of