Acts 5:39

But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Acts 5:39

BSB
But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God."
AKJV
But if it be of God, you cannot overthrow it; lest haply you be found even to fight against God.
CPDV
Yet truly, if it is of God, you will not be able to break it, and perhaps you might be found to have fought against God." And they agreed with him.
ERV
but if it is of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; lest haply ye be found even to be fighting against God.
NHEB
But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them, and you would be found even to be fighting against God."
SMT
And if it is of God, ye cannot destroy it; lest ye also be found contenders against God.

Commentary for Acts 5:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 5:39
Summary
Divine initiatives cannot be defeated or resisted successfully
Place
Council
Event
Gamaliel warns against opposing God
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching