But if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow it, and you would be found even to be fighting against God!”
They agreed with him.
Summoning the apostles, they beat them and commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for Jesus’ name.
Every day, in the temple and at home, they never stopped teaching and preaching Jesus, the Christ.