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Acts 5:38 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 5:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 5 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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:”
Acts 5:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 5:38
Gamaliel's famous counsel—'Refrain from these men, and let them alone'—expresses confidence that false movements self-destruct. His conditional reasoning ('if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought') proves prophetically true for the church's survival. Though Gamaliel likely remained unconvinced, his prudential advice allowed Christianity to grow under divine protection, demonstrating God's sovereignty over even unbelieving authorities.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 5:38
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“Every plant which my heavenly Father didn't plant will be uprooted.,But he answered and said, Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.,,,,,,,,”
“you peoples”
“and it comes to pass”
“The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“So that their hands can't perform their enterprise.”
“Ephraim”
“brothers”
“everyone will believe in him”
“and tread him under foot on my mountains. Then his yoke will leave them”