Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. Cross References Matthew 24:5 For many will come in My name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. Acts 5:35 "Men of Israel," he said, "consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. Acts 8:9 Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great, Acts 21:38 "Aren't you the Egyptian who incited a rebellion some time ago and led four thousand members of the 'Assassins' into the wilderness?" Galatians 2:6 But as for the highly esteemed--whatever they were makes no difference to me; God does not show favoritism--those leaders added nothing to me. Galatians 6:3 If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Treasury of Scripture For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nothing. boasting. Acts 8:9 Matthew 24:24 2 Thessalonians 2:3-7 to whom. Acts 21:38 2 Peter 2:2 obeyed. Matthew 24:26 |