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38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men and let them alone; for if this counsellor or this work is of men, it will come to nought,

39 but if it is of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest ye be found fighting against God.

40 And they agreed with him; and when they had called the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus and let them go.

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38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.(A) 39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”(B)

40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged.(C) Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.

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