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Acts 5:35
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Gamaliel’s Advice

33 When they heard this, they were afurious and plotted to kill them.  
34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named aGamaliel, a teacher of the law held in respect by all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside for a little while.  
35 And he said to them: “Men of Israel,1 take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men.  
36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred,1 joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing.  
37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.
38 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing;
39 abut if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found bto fight against God.”  
40 And they agreed with him, and when they had acalled for the apostles band beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.  
41 So they departed from the presence of the council, arejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for1 His name.  
Verse Comparison: Acts 5:35

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American Standard Version
And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.

Amplified® Bible
Then he addressed them [the council, saying]: Men of Israel, take care in regard to what you propose to do concerning these men.

Contemporary English Version
Then he said to the council: People of Israel, be careful what you do with these men.

Darby English Version
and said to them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as regards these men what ye are going to do;

Good News Bible
and then he said to the Council, "Fellow Israelites, be careful what you do to these men.

International Standard Version
Then he said to them, "Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men.

King James Version
And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.

New American Standard Bible
And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men.

New International Version
Then he addressed them: "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.

New King James Version
And he said to them: “Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men.

Young's Literal Translation
and said unto them, `Men, Israelites, take heed to yourselves about these men, what ye are about to do,

New English Translation
Then he said to the council,1 “Men of Israel,2 pay close attention to3 what you are about to do to these men.


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