Acts 5:35 asv — And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.

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. "

— Acts 5:35, American Standard Version

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Acts 5 — Context

32

And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God hath given to them that obey him.

33

But they, when they heard this, were cut to the heart, and were minded to slay them.

34

But there stood up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in honor of all the people, and commanded to put the men forth a little while.

35

And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do.

36

For before these days rose up Theudas, giving 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 nought.

37

After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the enrolment, and drew away some of the people after him: he also perished; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered abroad.

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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 be overthrown:

Acts 5:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:35 say?
Acts 5:35 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do. ”
Where is Acts 5:35 in the Bible?
Acts 5:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 35.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 5:35.
What translation should I read Acts 5:35 in?
Acts 5:35 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 5:35?
Acts 5:35 reads (ASV): “And he said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves as touching these men, what ye are about to do. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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