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Acts 5:38

WisdomGod's will and calling

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.

37 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.

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.”

40 At this, they yielded to Gamaliel. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

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BSB
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.
KJV
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
WEB
Now I tell you, withdraw from these men and leave them alone. For if this counsel or this work is of men, it will be overthrown.
ASV
And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will be overthrown:
DARBY
And now I say to you, Withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this counsel or this work have its origin from men, it will be destroyed;
BLB
And now I say to you⁺, withdraw from these men and let them alone, for if this purpose or this work may be from men, it will be overthrown.
ÅB
Og nå sier jeg dere: Hold dere fra disse menn og la dem være i fred! for er dette råd eller dette verk av mennesker, da skal det gå til grunne,
OTB
Derfor, i den nåværende situasjonen, råder jeg dere: La disse mennene være i fred! La dem gå! For hvis deres hensikt eller aktivitet er av menneskelig opprinnelse, vil det mislykkes.
B1930
Og nu sier jeg eder: Hold eder fra disse menn og la dem være i fred! for er dette råd eller dette verk av mennesker, da skal det gå til grunne,

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