Acts 5:38

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:

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 5:38

BSB
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.
AKJV
And now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nothing:
CPDV
And now therefore, I say to you, withdraw from these men and leave them alone. For if this counsel or work is of men, it will be broken.
ERV
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 be overthrown:
NHEB
Now I tell you, withdraw from these men, and leave them alone. For if this counsel or this work is of human origin, it will be overthrown.
SMT
And now say I to you, Depart from these men, and leave them; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it shall be destroyed:

Commentary for Acts 5:38

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Overview of Acts 5:38
Summary
Human-originated plans naturally dissolve without intervention
Place
Council
Event
Gamaliel counsels wait-and-see approach
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching