Acts 5:34

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;

Cross-references

Acts 22:3 Historical context

Acts 22:3 reveals Paul studied under Gamaliel, providing biographical depth to this teacher's influence on early church leaders.

Acts 23:7-9 shows a similar Pharisee-Sadducee split with Pharisees defending Paul, echoing Gamaliel's earlier moderate stance.

Acts 4:5 Historical context

Acts 4:5 describes the Sanhedrin meeting — the same council where Gamaliel speaks here.

John 7:50-53 shows Nicodemus, another Pharisee, intervening for fair treatment — a direct parallel to Gamaliel's role here.

Jeremiah 26:16 records officials defending Jeremiah from death — similar to Gamaliel's defense of the apostles here.

Matthew 28:12 shows the Sanhedrin conspiring to cover up truth — contrast with Gamaliel advising against opposing God here.

Jeremiah 26:17 has elders stepping forward to defend Jeremiah — Gamaliel stands up to defend the apostles here.

Jeremiah 36:25 shows officials urging the king not to destroy the scroll — Gamaliel urges restraint toward the apostles here.