[34] Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put forth a little space; [35] And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching men. [36] For before days rose up Theudas, boasting himself somebody; to whom a number of men, four hundred, who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. [37] After rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. [38] And I say Refrain from men, and them for if this counsel or work of men, it will come to nought: [39] But if of God, ye cannot overthrow it; ye be found even to fight against God. [40] And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded not speak in the name of Jesus, and them go.