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Acts 5:30-40 GNB
The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from death, after you had killed him by nailing him to a cross. (31) God raised him to his right side as Leader and Savior, to give the people of Israel the opportunity to repent and have their sins forgiven. (32) We are witnesses to these things---we and the Holy Spirit, who is God's gift to those who obey him." (33) When the members of the Council heard this, they were so furious that they wanted to have the apostles put to death. (34) But one of them, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, who was a teacher of the Law and was highly respected by all the people, stood up in the Council. He ordered the apostles to be taken out for a while, (35) and then he said to the Council, "Fellow Israelites, be careful what you do to these men. (36) You remember that Theudas appeared some time ago, claiming to be somebody great, and about four hundred men joined him. But he was killed, all his followers were scattered, and his movement died out. (37) After that, Judas the Galilean appeared during the time of the census; he drew a crowd after him, but he also was killed, and all his followers were scattered. (38) And so in this case, I tell you, do not take any action against these men. Leave them alone! If what they have planned and done is of human origin, it will disappear, (39) but if it comes from God, you cannot possibly defeat them. You could find yourselves fighting against God!" The Council followed Gamaliel's advice. (40) They called the apostles in, had them whipped, and ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus; and then they set them free.

Acts 5:30-40 ALT
(30) "The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you murdered, having hanged [Him] on a tree [or, a cross]. (31) "This One God has exalted to His right hand [as] Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. (32) "And we are His witnesses of these matters, and also the Holy Spirit, whom God gave to the ones obeying Him." (33) But hearing, they were cut through [fig., infuriated] and began plotting to execute them. (34) But someone in the High Council having gotten up, a Pharisee, by name Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, [considered] honorable by all the people, commanded [the attendants] to put the apostles outside [for] some short [time]. (35) And he said to them, "Men, Israelites, be watching yourselves concerning these men, what you are about to be doing. (36) "For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming himself to be someone, to whom was joined a number of men, about four hundred, who was executed, and all, as many as were obeying him were dispersed, and it came to nothing. (37) "After this, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the registration [or, census] and drew away [or, incited to revolt] a considerable [number of] people after him. That one also perished, and all, as many as were obeying him, were scattered. (38) "And [as for] the present [matter], I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone, because if the plan or this work is of people [fig., human origins], it will be overthrown; (39) but if it is of God, you are not able to overthrow it, lest you [may] even be found [to be] fighting against God." (40) And they were persuaded by him; and having summoned the apostles, having repeatedly beaten [them], they gave strict orders [to them] not to be speaking in the name of Jesus, and [then] they released them.

Acts 5:30-40 BBE
(30) The God of our fathers gave Jesus back to life, whom you had put to death, hanging him on a tree. (31) Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins. (32) And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep his laws. (33) But when these words came to their ears, they were cut to the heart, and had a mind to put them to death. (34) But one of the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a man of learning in the law, of whom all the people had a high opinion, got up and made a suggestion for the men to be put outside for a little time. (35) And he said to them, Men of Israel, take care what you do about these men. (36) For before this there was Theudas, who said he was someone important, to whom about four hundred men gave their support: he was put to death, and his band was broken up and came to nothing. (37) After this man, there was Judas of Galilee, at the time of the numbering, and some of the people went after him: he was put to death, and all his supporters were put to flight. (38) And now I say to you, Do nothing to these men, but let them be: for if this teaching or this work is of men, it will come to nothing: (39) But if it is of God, you will not be able to overcome them, and you are in danger of fighting against God. (40) And he seemed to them to be right: and they sent for the Apostles, and, after having them whipped and giving them orders to give no teaching in the name of Jesus, they let them go.

Acts 5:30-40 ASV
(30) The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree. (31) Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. (32) And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him. (33) But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and minded to slay them. (34) But there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in honor of all the people, and commanded to put the men forth a little while. (35) And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do. (36) For before these days rose up Theudas, giving himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nought. (37) After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrolment, and drew away some of the people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad. (38) And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will be overthrown: (39) but if it is of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; lest haply ye be found even to be fighting against God. (40) And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles unto them, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

Acts 5:30-40 NWT
30 The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you slew, hanging him upon a stake. 31 God exalted this one as Chief Agent and Savior to his right hand, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are witnesses of these matters, and so is the holy spirit, which God has given to those obeying him as ruler." 33 When they heard this, they felt deeply cut and were wanting to do away with them. 34 But a certain man rose in the Sanhedrin, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a Law teacher esteemed by all the people, and gave the command to put the men outside for a little while. 35 And he said to them: "Men of Israel, pay attention to yourselves as to what you intend to do respecting these men. 36 For instance, before these days Theudas rose, saying he himself was somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined his party. But he was done away with, and all those who were obeying him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37 After him Judas the Galilean rose in the days of the registration, and he drew off people after him. And yet that man perished, and all those who were obeying him were scattered abroad. 38 And so, under the present circumstances, I say to you, Do not meddle with these men, but let them alone; (because, if this scheme or this work is from men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them;) otherwise, you may perhaps be found fighters actually against God." 40 At this they gave heed to him, and they summoned the apostles, flogged them, and ordered them to stop speaking upon the basis of Jesus's name, and let them go.

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