And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men.
He told them, 'Listen up, fellow Israelites, you need to think really carefully about what you're planning to do to these guys.'
Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is pause and actually think before you act.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, the apostles were preaching the gospel and performing miracles, which led to growing opposition from Jewish religious leaders. The apostles had been arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish council, for defying orders and continuing their ministry. Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the law, spoke up to urge caution, advising the council to carefully consider their actions against these men to avoid opposing God's work.
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