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When they heard [that], they were cut [to the heart], and took counsel to slay them.
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Then stood 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 time.
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And said to them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do concerning these men:
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For 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 naught.
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After 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.
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And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work is from men, it will come to naught:
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But if it is from God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
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And 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.
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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 Jesus Christ.