The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 5:38-42
Gamaliel's suggestion and the result: v. 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 come to naught; v. 39. but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. v. 40. And to him they agreed; 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. v. 41. And they departed from the... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Acts 5:33-37
The counsel of Gamaliel: v. 33. When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. v. 34. Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the Law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; v. 35. and said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. v. 36. For before these days rose Up Theudas, boasting himself to be... read more