A Pharisee in the Sahedron named Gamiel, a teacher of the law, respected by all the people, stood up,

and he ordered the apostles to be put outside for a short time. And he said to the Sahedron,

fellow children of Israel, be careful what you are about to do to these men. Some time ago, Thaddeus appeared,

claiming to be someone important, and about 400 men joined him, but he was killed. And all those

who were loyal to him were disbanded and it came to nothing. After him came Judas, the Galilean,

at the time of the census.

He also drew people after him.

But he too perished and all who were loyal to him were scattered.

So now I tell you, have nothing to do with these men.

Let them go. For if their endeavor or this activity is of human origin,

it will destroy itself. But if it comes from God, you will not be able to destroy them. You may

even be found yourselves fighting against God. They were persuaded by him. After recalling

the apostles, they were flogged, ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus and dismiss them.

So they left the presence of the Sahedron, rejoicing that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the

name. And all day long, both at the temple and in their homes, they did not stop teaching and

proclaiming the Christ, Jesus. The word of the Lord.

One thing I seek to dwell in the house of the Lord. One thing I seek to dwell in the house of the Lord. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom should I fear?

The Lord is my life's refuge. Of whom should I be afraid? One thing I seek to dwell in the house of the Lord.

One thing I ask of the Lord, this I seek,

to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life

that I may gaze on the loveliness of the Lord

and contemplate his temple. One thing I seek to dwell in the house of the Lord.

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