Acts 5:38-40

New Catholic Bible

³⁸ “Therefore, I advise you to keep away from these men and let them go. If this movement is human in origin, it will fail. ³⁹ If, however, it comes from God, you will never be able to overcome them, but may find yourselves fighting against God.”

His words persuaded them. ⁴⁰ After they summoned the apostles once again, they had them scourged. Then, ordering them not to speak in the name of Jesus, they released them. Read full chapter