37. After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the census and caused people to follow him in revolt. And that one perished, and all who followed him were scattered.
38. And now I tell you, keep away from these men, and leave them alone, because if this plan or this matter is from people, it will be overthrown.
39. But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them, lest you even be found fighting against God.” So they were persuaded by him.
40. And they summoned the apostles, beat them, commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.
41. So they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin rejoicing, because they had been considered worthy to be dishonored for the sake of the name.
42. Every day, both in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that the Christ was Jesus.