Acts 5:33-40

33But when they heard this, they became 1infuriated and nearly decided to execute them. 34But a Pharisee named 2Gamaliel, a 3teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in 4the Council and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. 35And he said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful as to what you are about to do with these men. 36For, some time ago Theudas appeared, 5claiming to be somebody, and a group of about four hundred men joined him. 6But he was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37After this man, Judas of Galilee appeared in the days of 7the census and drew away some people after him; he also perished, and all those who followed him were scattered. 38And so in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, for if the source of this plan or 8movement 9is men, it will be overthrown; 39but if the source is God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found 10fighting against God.”

40They followed his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they 11flogged them and ordered them not to 12speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them.