33. When the leaders heard this, they became very angry. They wanted to put the apostles to death.
34. But a Pharisee named Gamaliel stood up in the Sanhedrin. He was a teacher of the law. He was honored by all the people. He ordered the men to be taken outside for a little while.
35. Then he spoke to the Sanhedrin. "Men of Israel," he said, "think carefully about what you plan to do to these men.