Acts:5:12-42

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* By the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people . They were all with one accord in Solomon 's porch . * None of the rest dared to join them , however the people honored them . * More believers were added to the Lord , multitudes of both men and women . * They even carried out the sick into the streets , and laid them on cots and mattresses , so that as Peter came by , at the least his shadow might overshadow some of them . * Multitudes also came together from the cities around Jerusalem , bringing sick people , and those who were tormented by unclean spirits : and they were all healed . * But the high priest rose up , and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees ), and they were filled with jealousy , * and laid hands on the apostles , and put them in public custody . * But an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors by night , and brought them out , and said , * "Go stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life ." * When they heard this , they entered into the temple about daybreak , and taught . But the high priest came , and those who were with him , and called the council together , and all the senate of the children of Israel , and sent to the prison to have them brought . * But the officers who came didn 't find them in the prison . They returned and reported , * "We found the prison shut and locked , and the guards standing before the doors , but when we opened them , we found no one inside !" * Now when the high priest , the captain of the temple , and the chief priests heard these words , they were very perplexed about them and what might become of this . * One came and told them , "Behold , the men whom you put in prison are in the temple , standing and teaching the people ." * Then the captain went with the officers , and brought them without violence , for they were afraid that the people might stone them . * When they had brought them , they set them before the council . The high priest questioned them , * saying , "Didn 't we strictly command you not to teach in this name ? Behold , you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching , and intend to bring this man 's blood on us ." * But Peter and the apostles answered , "We must obey God rather than men . * The God of our fathers raised up Jesus , whom you killed , hanging him on a tree . * God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior , to give repentance to Israel , and remission of sins . * We are His witnesses of these things ; and so also is the Holy Spirit , whom God has given to those who obey him ." * But they , when they heard this , were cut to the heart , and determined to kill them . * But one stood up in the council , a Pharisee named Gamaliel , a teacher of the law , honored by all the people , and commanded to put the apostles out for a little while . * He said to them , "You men of Israel , be careful concerning these men , what you are about to do . * For before these days Theudas rose up , making himself out 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 dispersed , and came to nothing . * After this man , Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment , and drew away some people after him . He also perished , and all , as many as obeyed him , were scattered abroad . * Now I tell you , withdraw from these men , and leave them alone . For if this counsel or this work is of men , it will be overthrown . * But if it is of God , you will not be able to overthrow it , and you would be found even to be fighting against God !" * They agreed with him . Summoning the apostles , they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus , and let them go . * They therefore departed from the presence of the council , rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus ' name . * Every day , in the temple and at home , they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus , the Christ .

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