39. However, if it’s from God, you won’t be able to stop them. You may even discover that you’re fighting against God.”
40. The council took his advice. They called the apostles, beat them, ordered them not to speak about the one named Jesus, and let them go.
41. The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.
42. Every day in the temple courtyard and from house to house, they refused to stop teaching and telling the Good News that Jesus is the Messiah.