39. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You might even be fighting against God himself!”The Jewish leaders agreed with what Gamaliel said.
40. They called the apostles in again. They beat the apostles and told them not to speak in the name of Jesus again. Then they let them go free.
41. The apostles left the meeting full of joy because they were given the honor of suffering disgrace for Jesus.
42. The apostles did not stop teaching people. Every day in the Temple and in people’s homes they continued to tell the Good News—that Jesus is the Christ.