Acts 5:38

Translations

Modern

So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

Traditional

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:

Literal

And now I say to you, withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this purpose or this work may be from men, it will be overthrown.

Latin

Et nunc itaque dico vobis, discedite ab hominibus istis, et sinite illos: quoniam si est ex hominibus consilium hoc aut opus, dissolvetur:

Original

Greek

English

So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

John, Son of Zebedee Simon Peter The Jewish High Council The Pharisees Persecution Preaching to a Tough Crowd

Events

Gamaliel advises the counsel and Apostles freedc. AD 30

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Glossary

Acts of Pilate Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Circumcision Gamaliel Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Temple Zealot

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Courts of Justice: Judges of Conferred Together Before Giving Judgment Gamaliel: A Celebrated Teacher: Speech of, Before the Sanhedrin God: Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of The 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

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