Acts 5:39

39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”

Acts 5:39 in Other Translations

KJV
39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
ESV
39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!" So they took his advice,
NLT
39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God!”
MSG
39 but if it is of God, there is nothing you can do about it - and you better not be found fighting against God!"
CSB
39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God." So they were persuaded by him.

Acts 5:39 In-Context

37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered.
38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.
39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”
40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 13:12; Proverbs 21:30; Isaiah 46:10; Acts 7:51; Acts 11:17
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