31. God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins.
32. We are witnesses of these things, as is the holy Spirit that God has given to those who obey him.”
33. When they heard this, they became infuriated and wanted to put them to death.
34. But a Pharisee in the Sanhedrin named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up, ordered the men to be put outside for a short time,
35. and said to them, “Fellow Israelites, be careful what you are about to do to these men.
36. Some time ago, Theudas appeared, claiming to be someone important, and about four hundred men joined him, but he was killed, and all those who were loyal to him were disbanded and came to nothing.