39 but if it comes from God, you cannot possibly defeat them. You could find yourselves fighting against God!”The Council followed Gamaliel's advice.
40 They called the apostles in, had them whipped, and ordered them never again to speak in the name of Jesus; and then they set them free.
41 As the apostles left the Council, they were happy, because God had considered them worthy to suffer disgrace for the sake of Jesus.
42 And every day in the Temple and in people's homes they continued to teach and preach the Good News about Jesus the Messiah.