Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. New Living Translation Then he said to his colleagues, “Men of Israel, take care what you are planning to do to these men! English Standard Version And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you are about to do with these men. Berean Standard Bible “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. Berean Literal Bible And he said to them, “Men, Israelites, take heed to yourselves what you⁺ are about to do with these men. King James Bible And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. New King James Version And he said to them: “Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men. New American Standard Bible And he said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful as to what you are about to do with these men. NASB 1995 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. NASB 1977 And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. Legacy Standard Bible And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care what you propose to do with these men. Amplified Bible Then he said to the Council, “Men of Israel, be careful in regard to what you propose to do to these men. Berean Annotated Bible “Men of Israel (He wrestles with God), he said, “consider carefully what you⁺ are about to do to these men. Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re about to do to these men. Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “Men of Israel, be careful about what you’re going to do to these men. American Standard Version And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do. Contemporary English Version Then he said to the council: Men of Israel, be careful what you do with these men. English Revised Version And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then he said to the council, "Men of Israel, consider carefully what you do with these men. Good News Translation and then he said to the Council, "Fellow Israelites, be careful what you do to these men. International Standard Version Then he told them, "Fellow Israelis, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men. NET Bible Then he said to the council, "Men of Israel, pay close attention to what you are about to do to these men. New Heart English Bible He said to them, "You men of Israel, be careful concerning these men, what you are about to do. Webster's Bible Translation And said to them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do concerning these men: Weymouth New Testament "Israelites," he said, "be careful what you are about to do in dealing with these men. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. World English Bible He said to them, “You men of Israel, be careful concerning these men, what you are about to do. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand said to them, “Men, Israelites, take heed to yourselves about these men, what you are about to do, Berean Literal Bible And he said to them, “Men, Israelites, take heed to yourselves what you⁺ are about to do with these men. Young's Literal Translation and said unto them, 'Men, Israelites, take heed to yourselves about these men, what ye are about to do, Smith's Literal Translation And he said to them, Men, Israelites, attend to yourselves on account of these men, what ye are about to do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said to them: Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do, as touching these men. Catholic Public Domain Version And he said to them: “Men of Israel, you should be careful in your intentions about these men. New American Bible and said to them, “Fellow Israelites, be careful what you are about to do to these men. New Revised Standard Version Then he said to them, “Fellow Israelites, consider carefully what you propose to do to these men. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen he said to them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves, and find out what is the best for you to do about these men. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he said to them, “Men, sons of Israel, take heed to yourselves and see what is right for you to do concerning these men.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand said to them: Men of Israel, consider well with yourselves what you are about to do to these men. Godbey New Testament and he said to them; Israelitish men, take heed to yourselves in reference to these men what you are about to do. Haweis New Testament and he said unto them, Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves respecting these men, what ye mean to do to them. Mace New Testament and then he said, "ye men of Israel, be cautious how you proceed with regard to these men. Weymouth New Testament "Israelites," he said, "be careful what you are about to do in dealing with these men. Worrell New Testament And he said to them, "Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves with regard to these men, what ye are about to do; Worsley New Testament Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves, what ye are about to do, as to these men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Gamaliel's Advice…34But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time. 35“Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. 36Some 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.… Cross References “Men of Israel,” Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know. Acts 13:16 Paul stood up, motioned with his hand, and began to speak: “Men of Israel and you Gentiles who fear God, listen to me! Acts 21:28 crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” he said, Acts 15:7 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. Exodus 18:19-20 Now listen to me; I will give you some advice, and may God be with you. You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their causes to Him. / Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do. 2 Samuel 12:7 Then Nathan said to David, “You are that man! This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. “consider carefully 2 Chronicles 19:6-7 Then he said to the judges, “Consider carefully what you do, for you are not judging for man, but for the LORD, who is with you when you render judgment. / And now, may the fear of the LORD be upon you. Be careful what you do, for with the LORD our God there is no injustice or partiality or bribery.” Haggai 1:5 Now this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Consider carefully your ways. Proverbs 4:26 Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. what you are about to do Acts 9:4-5 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. Psalm 2:1-4 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” … Luke 14:31-32 Or what king on his way to war with another king will not first sit down and consider whether he can engage with ten thousand men the one coming against him with twenty thousand? / And if he is unable, he will send a delegation while the other king is still far off, to ask for terms of peace. to these men. Acts 4:16 “What shall we do with these men?” they asked. “It is clear to everyone living in Jerusalem that a remarkable miracle has occurred through them, and we cannot deny it. Psalm 105:15 “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Zechariah 2:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “After His Glory has sent Me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye— Proverbs 14:15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. Treasury of Scripture And said to them, You men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do as touching these men. take. Acts 19:36 Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. Acts 22:26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the chief captain, saying, Take heed what thou doest: for this man is a Roman. Jeremiah 26:19 Did Hezekiah king of Judah and all Judah put him at all to death? did he not fear the LORD, and besought the LORD, and the LORD repented him of the evil which he had pronounced against them? Thus might we procure great evil against our souls. Jump to Previous Addressed Care Careful Carefully Consider Dealing Heed Intend Israel Israelites Propose Regards Touching YourselvesJump to Next Addressed Care Careful Carefully Consider Dealing Heed Intend Israel Israelites Propose Regards Touching YourselvesActs 5 1. After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, 3. at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead; 12. and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles; 14. to the increase of the faith; 17. the apostles are again imprisoned; 19. but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all; 21. when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple, 29. and before the council, 33. they are in danger to be killed; 34. but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten; 41. for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching. Men of Israel, This phrase addresses the Jewish leaders and people, emphasizing their identity as descendants of Israel, the patriarch Jacob. It highlights their shared heritage and covenant relationship with God. The term "Men of Israel" is often used in the Old Testament to call attention to the collective responsibility and identity of the Jewish people (e.g., 1 Samuel 17:2). It serves as a reminder of their history and the law given to them through Moses. he said, consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. Persons / Places / Events 1. GamalielA respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, known for his wisdom and moderate stance. He was a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. 2. Sanhedrin The supreme religious body in Israel at the time, composed of Pharisees and Sadducees, responsible for making legal decisions and maintaining religious order. 3. Apostles The early followers of Jesus Christ, specifically Peter and John, who were spreading the Gospel and performing miracles in Jerusalem. 4. Jerusalem The central city of Jewish worship and the location where the early church was rapidly growing. 5. The Early Church The community of believers in Jesus Christ, who were experiencing both rapid growth and persecution. Teaching Points Wisdom in LeadershipGamaliel's counsel to the Sanhedrin demonstrates the importance of wisdom and discernment in leadership. Leaders should seek God's guidance and consider the long-term implications of their actions. Divine Sovereignty The passage reminds us that God's plans cannot be thwarted by human actions. Believers should trust in God's ultimate control over all situations. Courage in Witness The apostles' boldness in the face of persecution serves as an example for Christians to stand firm in their faith and witness, regardless of opposition. Discernment in Decision-Making Gamaliel's advice to "consider carefully" encourages believers to seek God's wisdom and discernment in making decisions, especially when facing complex situations. Respect for Authority While the apostles respected the Sanhedrin's authority, they prioritized obedience to God. Christians are called to respect earthly authorities while ultimately submitting to God's higher authority. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:35?2. How does Acts 5:35 encourage discernment in addressing challenges within the church? 3. What can we learn from Gamaliel's advice about handling opposition to God's work? 4. How does Acts 5:35 relate to Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God? 5. In what ways can we apply Gamaliel's wisdom to modern church conflicts? 6. How does Gamaliel's caution in Acts 5:35 reflect Jesus' teachings on judgment? 7. What does Acts 5:35 reveal about Gamaliel's role in early Christian history? 8. How does Gamaliel's advice in Acts 5:35 reflect on the nature of divine intervention? 9. Why is Gamaliel's counsel significant in the context of Acts 5:35? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. What does the Bible, including Jesus, say about homosexuality? 12. Acts 5:34-39: Is there any external historical mention of Gamaliel backing the early Christians, or is this account potentially biased? 13. Psalm 143:5 references God's works of old; can we find verifiable historical records or artifacts to support these events? 14. Should weather conditions cause a church to close? What Does Acts 5:35 Mean Men of Israel,Gamaliel begins by reminding the council of their shared covenant identity. • By calling them “Men of Israel,” he appeals to their history with the God who speaks and acts in unmistakable ways (Acts 2:22; Acts 3:12). • The phrase unites the listeners under the Law and the Prophets they claim to uphold (Exodus 19:5-6). • It quietly suggests: “Remember whose people you are—and whose purposes you serve.” he said, The words come from a highly respected Pharisee, “a teacher of the law, honored by all the people” (Acts 5:34). • His reputation gives weight to every syllable (Acts 22:3). • God often uses unexpected voices—even members of an opposing group—to protect His servants (John 7:50-51). • The simple phrase “he said” underscores that what follows is spoken, authoritative counsel, not mere passing opinion (Proverbs 18:13). consider carefully A call to slow down and think before acting. • Scripture consistently links careful consideration with wisdom (Proverbs 14:15; James 1:19-20). • In heated moments it is easy to confuse zealousness for God with rashness against His work (John 16:2). • Gamaliel, aware that “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10), urges them to weigh the matter in the light of God’s sovereignty. what you are about to do The council stands on the brink of decisive action—beating or even executing the apostles. • Throughout Scripture, hasty choices against God’s people bring severe consequences (Matthew 27:4; 1 Samuel 24:6). • Gamaliel nudges them to look beyond immediate irritation and ask, “Will our next step align with God’s larger plan?” • His counsel anticipates his later warning: “If this plan is of men, it will be overthrown. But if it is of God, you will not be able to stop it” (Acts 5:38-39). to these men. The apostles may appear insignificant, yet they carry the testimony of the risen Christ. • “These men” are under divine commission (Acts 1:8) and divine protection (Psalm 105:15). • Persecuting them could place the council in direct opposition to God Himself (Acts 9:4). • The phrase personalizes the issue: they are not dealing with abstract doctrine but with real servants chosen by Jesus (Luke 10:16). summary Acts 5:35 captures Gamaliel’s Spirit-guided plea for restraint. He reminds Israel’s leaders of their covenant identity, speaks with recognized authority, urges thoughtful reflection, highlights the gravity of impending action, and points to the very men God is using. Together, these elements warn that opposing the apostles may mean opposing God. Careful, prayerful discernment is always the believer’s safest course when judging a work that bears Jesus’ name. (35) Ye men of Israel.--We note the more familiar address of a man in high authority as compared with St. Peter's "Rulers of the people, and elders of Israel" (Acts 4:8).Take heed to yourselves.--Compare our Lord's use of the same formula (Matthew 6:1; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 10:17), and St. Paul's (1Timothy 1:4; 1Timothy 4:13; Titus 1:14). . . . Verse 35. - He said for said, A.V.; as touching these men transposed from the order of the A.V.; are about to do for intend to do, A.V.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “MenἌνδρες (Andres) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. of Israel,” Ἰσραηλῖται (Israēlitai) Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural Strong's 2475: An Israelite, one of the chosen people of Israel, a Jew. From Israel; an 'Israelite', i.e. Descendant of Israel. he said, Εἶπέν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “consider carefully προσέχετε (prosechete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4337: From pros and echo; to hold the mind towards, i.e. Pay attention to, be cautious about, apply oneself to, adhere to. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. you are about μέλλετε (mellete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3195: A strengthened form of melo; to intend, i.e. Be about to be, do, or suffer something. to do πράσσειν (prassein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. to ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. these τούτοις (toutois) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. men. ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. 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