38. “We should keep away from these men for now. We should leave them alone. I can guarantee that if the plan they put into action is of human origin, it will fail.
39. However, if it’s from God, you won’t be able to stop them. You may even discover that you’re fighting against God.”
40. The council took his advice. They called the apostles, beat them, ordered them not to speak about the one named Jesus, and let them go.
41. The apostles left the council room. They were happy to have been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for speaking about Jesus.