Acts 5:33-40

33When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. 34Then stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little time; 35And said to them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do concerning these men. 36For before these days rose Theudas, boasting himself 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 scattered, and brought to nought.1 37After this man rose Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away many people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.2 38And now I say to you, Stay away from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work is from men, it will come to nothing: 39But if it is from God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest perhaps ye be found even to fight against God. 40And to him they assented: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.