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NASB | Acts 5:34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law, respected by all the people, stood up in the Council and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Acts 5:34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the Law [of Moses], highly esteemed by all the people, stood up in the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) and ordered that the men be taken outside for a little while. |
Bible Question (short): Is it just charisma? |
Question (full): I guess what I was hoping for was a response that would focus on the charisma of man. It seems lately people are taken with the charm of the man rather than what he really says or does. We have elevated pastors and evangelist to celebrity status and therefore put them above common scrutiny. Could this be the reason we so readily accept their theatrics and never challenge their teachings? |