29. But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than people.
30. The God of our forefathers raised up Jesus, whom you seized and killed by hanging him on a tree.
31. God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
32. And we are witnesses of these events, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”
33. Now when they heard this, they became furious and wanted to execute them.
34. But a Pharisee whose name was Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the council and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time.
35. Then he said to the council, “Men of Israel, pay close attention to what you are about to do to these men.
36. For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and nothing came of it.
37. After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was killed, and all who followed him were scattered.