37. Afterward, at the time of the census, Judas the Galilean appeared and got some people to follow him in a revolt. He was killed too, and all his followers scattered far and wide.
38. Here’s my recommendation in this case: Distance yourselves from these men. Let them go! If their plan or activity is of human origin, it will end in ruin.
39. If it originates with God, you won’t be able to stop them. Instead, you would actually find yourselves fighting God!" The council was convinced by his reasoning.
40. After calling the apostles back, they had them beaten. They ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, then let them go.