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Acts 5:37

Judas

35 “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men.

36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.

After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.

38 So in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone. Let them go! For if their purpose or endeavor is of human origin, it will fail.

39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

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BSB
After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and drew away people after him. He too perished, and all his followers were scattered.
KJV
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.
WEB
After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the enrollment, and drew away some people after him. He also perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
ASV
After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrolment, and drew away [some of the] people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
DARBY
After him rose Judas the Galilean in the days of the census, and drew away [a number of] people after him; and *he* perished, and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.
BLB
After this man, Judas the Galilean rose up in the days of the registration and drew away people after him. And he perished, and all, as many as were persuaded by him, were scattered.
ÅB
Etter ham sto Judas fram fra Galilea i skatteutskrivningens dager og forførte folket til å følge seg; også han omkom, og alle de som lød ham, ble spredt.
OTB
Etter ham dukket Judas fra Galilea opp i folketellingen og ledet en gruppe mennesker i opprør. Også han omkom, og alle hans tilhengere ble spredt.
B1930
Efter ham fremstod Judas fra Galilea i skatteutskrivningens dager og forførte folket til å følge sig; også han omkom, og alle de som lød ham, blev spredt.

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