But Peter and the Apostles, answering, said, We have to do the orders of God, not of man.
Acts 5:29
Act 5:30 The God of our fathers gave Jesus back to life, whom you had put to death, hanging him on a tree.
Act 5:31 Him God has put on high at his right hand, as a Ruler and a Saviour, to give to Israel a change of heart and forgiveness of sins.
Act 5:32 And we are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who keep his laws.
Act 5:38 And now I say to you, Do nothing to these men, but let them be: for if this teaching or this work is of men, it will come to nothing:
Act 5:39 But if it is of God, you will not be able to overcome them, and you are in danger of fighting against God.
Act 5:42 And every day, in the Temple and privately, they went on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.