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The 'Gamaliel Principle'
Gamaliel offers a pragmatic test: if a movement is merely human, it will eventually collapse on its own. Several commentators see this as a powerful argument for Christianity's divine origin. Despite centuries of intense opposition and persecution, the church has not been 'overthrown,' suggesting its foundation is not of men, but of God.
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Albert Barnes
On Acts 5:38
18th Century
Theologian
Refrain from these men. Cease to oppose them, or to threaten them. The reason why he advised this, he immediately adds: that if i…
AT Robertson
On Acts 5:38
Refrain from (αποστητε απο). Second aorist (ingressive) active imperative of αφιστημ of verse 37. Do ye stand off from these men. …
Charles Ellicott
On Acts 5:38
19th Century
Bishop
Refrain from these men.—The advice implies something like a suppressed conviction not bold enough to utter itself. Gamaliel takes his plac…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Acts 5:38
It has frequently been claimed that the words of Gamaliel here are “a historical mistake,” for they are not in character with what we know of Phari…
John Gill
On Acts 5:38
17th Century
Pastor
And now I say to you
This is the sum of my advice upon the observation of these and other instances:
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Matthew Henry
On Acts 5:34–42
17th Century
Minister
The Lord still has all hearts in His hands, and sometimes directs the prudence of the worldly wise, so as to restrain the persecutors. Common sense…