39. but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,
40. and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41. Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name.
42. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching that the Christ is Jesus.