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Acts 5:38
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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 5:38

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American Standard Version
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:

Amplified® Bible
Now in the present case let me say to you, stand off (withdraw) from these men and let them alone. For if this doctrine {or} purpose or undertaking {or} movement is of human origin, it will fail (be overthrown and come to nothing);

Contemporary English Version
So I advise you to stay away from these men. Leave them alone. If what they are planning is something of their own doing, it will fail.

Darby English Version
And now I say to you, Withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this counsel or this work have its origin from men, it will be destroyed;

Good News Bible
And so in this case, I tell you, do not take any action against these men. Leave them alone! If what they have planned and done is of human origin, it will disappear,

International Standard Version
"I'm telling you to keep away from these men for now. Leave them alone, because if this plan or movement is of human origin, it will fail.

King James Version
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:

New American Standard Bible
"So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown;

New International Version
Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.

New King James Version
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;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action comes from men, it will become overthrown;

Young's Literal Translation
and now I say to you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone, because if this counsel or this work may be of men, it will be overthrown,

New English Translation
So in this case I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this undertaking originates with people,1 it will come to nothing,2


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