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After him, at the time of the Census, came Judas, the Galilaean, and was the leader in a revolt. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
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And now I tell you to hold aloof from these men and leave them alone--for if this scheme or work is of human origin, it will come to nothing.
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But if it is really from God, you will be powerless to put them down--lest perhaps you find yourselves to be actually fighting against God."
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His advice carried conviction. So they called the Apostles in, and--after flogging them--ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then let them go.
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They, therefore, left the Sanhedrin and went their way, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace on behalf of the NAME.
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But they did not desist from teaching every day, in the Temple or in private houses, and telling the Good News about Jesus, the Christ.