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And we are his witnesses of these things, and
so is also the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those that persuade him.
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When they heard
that, they were divided and took counsel to slay them.
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Then a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, who had a reputation among all the people, stood up in the council and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space
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and said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as concerning these men.
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For before these days, rose up 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.
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After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing and drew away many people after him; he also perished, and all those that consented with him were dispersed.
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And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men and let them alone; for if this counsellor or this work is of men, it will come to nought,
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but if it is of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest ye be found fighting against God.
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And they agreed with him; 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.
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And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
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And daily in the temple and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach the gospel of Jesus the Christ.