Acts 5:37 net — After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was ki…

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"After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was killed, and all who followed him were scattered."

— Acts 5:37, NET Bible

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Acts 5 — Context

34

But a Pharisee whose name was Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was respected by all the people, stood up in the council and ordered the men to be put outside for a short time.

35

Then he said to the council,“Men of Israel, pay close attention to what you are about to do to these men.

36

For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, and all who followed him were dispersed and nothing came of it.

37

After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was killed, and all who followed him were scattered.

38

So in this case I say to you, stay away from these men and leave them alone, because if this plan or this undertaking originates with people, it will come to nothing,

39

but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them, or you may even be found fighting against God.” He convinced them,

40

and they summoned the apostles and had them beaten. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus and released them.

Acts 5:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 5:37 say?
Acts 5:37 in the NET Bible reads: “After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was killed, and all who followed him were scattered.”
Where is Acts 5:37 in the Bible?
Acts 5:37 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 5, verse 37.
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 5:37.
What translation should I read Acts 5:37 in?
Acts 5:37 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 5:37?
Acts 5:37 reads (NET): “After him Judas the Galilean arose in the days of the census, and incited people to follow him in revolt. He too was killed, and all who followed him were scattered.” 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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