Acts 5:35 introduces Gamaliel's caution to the council, setting up his advice in Acts 5:38 to leave the apostles alone.

Isaiah 7:5-7 shows a specific plot against Judah that 'shall not stand' — directly echoing the same principle of human plans failing.

1 Corinthians 3:20 says the Lord knows the thoughts of the wise are futile — directly supporting that human plans come to nothing.

John 11:48 shows the Jewish leaders fearing to let Jesus alone — opposite to Gamaliel's advice in Acts 5:38 to let the apostles alone and trust God.

Matthew 15:13 uses the plant metaphor: what God didn't plant will be uprooted — same idea of human plans perishing.

Lamentations 3:37 affirms nothing happens unless God commands it — underpinning Gamaliel's logic about divine origin ensuring success.

Isaiah 8:10 says 'take counsel together, but it will come to nothing' — nearly identical phrasing to Gamaliel's logic.

Psalm 33:11 contrasts human plans that fail with God's eternal counsel, reinforcing the principle behind Gamaliel's test.

Psalm 33:10 affirms that the LORD brings the counsel of nations to nothing — echoing Gamaliel's trust that human plans fail in Acts 5:38.

Job 5:12 declares God frustrates the devices of the crafty — directly supporting Gamaliel's reasoning that a man-made plan will fail in Acts 5:38.

Ezra 6:7 commands not to hinder God's work — directly paralleling Gamaliel's advice to leave the apostles alone, as opposing God is futile.

Proverbs 19:21 states man's plans fail but God's purpose stands — a direct thematic parallel to Gamaliel's 'if of men it will come to nothing'.

John 9:33 argues Jesus' works prove he is from God — parallel to Gamaliel's 'if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it'.

Ezra 6:12 warns that God will overthrow any who attack His house — reinforcing Gamaliel's caution against fighting God.

Proverbs 21:30 says no counsel can stand against the Lord — supporting the idea that plans opposing God will fail as Gamaliel suggests.

Nehemiah 4:15 shows God frustrating the enemies' plan — aligning with Gamaliel's principle that human plans fail in Acts 5:38.

Isaiah 8:9 calls nations to be shattered — their schemes against God's people fail, matching the 'come to nothing' idea.