32. We are His witnesses to these words, as is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
33. When they heard this, they were cut to the heart and took counsel to kill them.
34. But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law honored by all the people, stood and ordered the apostles to be put outside for a little while.
35. Then he said to them, “Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do concerning these men.
36. For in previous days Theudas rose up, boasting to be somebody, to whom a number of about four hundred men joined themselves. He was killed, and all who obeyed him were dispersed and came to nothing.
37. After Theudas, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and drew away many people after him. This man also perished, and all who obeyed him were scattered.
38. Now I tell you, keep away from these men and leave them alone, because if this intention or this activity is of men, it will come to nothing.
39. But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest perhaps you be found even fighting against God.”
40. They agreed with him. When they had called in the apostles, they beat them, and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.
41. Then they departed from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
42. Daily, in the temple and from house to house, they did not cease to teach and preach Jesus Christ.