31. God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Saviour that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.
32. We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.’
33. When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death.
34. But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honoured by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.
35. Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: ‘Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.
36. Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.