神的道兴旺起来。在耶路撒冷门徒数目加增的甚多。也有许多祭司信从了这道。 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith
但有一个法利赛人,名叫迦玛列,是众百性所敬重的教法师,在公会中站起来,吩咐人把使徒暂且带到外面去。 Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space
从前丢大起来,自夸为大。附从他的人约有四百。他被杀后,附从他的全部散了,归于无有。 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
此后报名上册的时候,又有加利利的犹大起来,引诱些百姓跟从他,他也灭亡,附从他的人也都四散了。 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed
现在我劝你们不要管这些人,任凭他们吧,他们所谋的,所行的,若是出于人,必要败坏。 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 come to nought
公会的人听从了他,便叫使徒来,把他们打了,又吩咐他们不可奉耶稣的名讲道,就把他们释放了。 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go