The False Prophet and the True
K. Gerok. Acts 5:36-37 For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves… I. THE FALSE. 1. Rises up of his own accord as Theudas and Judas. 2. Boasts himself to be somebody. 3. Draws away the people after him. 4. Falls from heaven as a wandering star. Theudas and Judas perished, and their followers were dispersed. II. THE TRUE. 1. Is raised up by God. 2. Does not boast of himself, but gives glory to God. 3. Leads souls to the Lord. 4. Will shine as stars for ever and ever. (K. Gerok.) Parallel Verses KJV: For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. WEB: For before these days Theudas rose up, making himself out to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were dispersed, and came to nothing.