Bible verse
“Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.
Acts 5:35 · BSB
The verses around it, from Acts 5.
31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
33 When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death.
34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time.
35 “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.
36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.
37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
38 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.
39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”
KJV
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
ASV
And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.
ERV
And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.
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