Counselor

Gamaliel To Council

Act 5:33-40 (33)  When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them. (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; (35)  And said unto them, Ye men of #Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. (36)  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. (37)  After this man rose up #Judas of #Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. (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 nought: (39)  But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. (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.