Acts 5:39

Translations

Modern

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Traditional

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

Literal

But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest perhaps you would be found fighting against God.”

Latin

…si vero ex Deo est, non poteritis dissolvere illud, ne forte et Deo repugnare inveniamini. Consenserunt autem illi.

Interlinear

Greek

English

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

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

Related verses

Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
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I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’
Matthew 16:18
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.
1 Corinthians 1:25
For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.
Acts 11:17
So if God gave them the same gift He gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to hinder the work of God?”
Acts 6:10
…but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
Acts 9:5
“Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.
Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
Isaiah 43:13
Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?”
Revelation 17:12–14
The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast.
Job 34:29
But when He remains silent, who can condemn Him? When He hides His face, who can see Him? Yet He watches over both man and nation,

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

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

Acts 5:39

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