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Gamaliel

"God's Reward"

Bio Summary

גַּמְלִיאֵל (Gamliel)Wise Pharisee who advised the Sanhedrin to be cautious when dealing with the apostles, remembering that human works fall and God's works remain.

Birth

w. 10 BC

Death

w. 50 AD

Family

titulo: Respected rabbialuno: Saul of Tarsus

Key Events

Instructs Saul of Tarsus
Defends pause in persecution (Acts 5)
Example of discernment between zeal and violence

Key Verse

"If this work is of God, you cannot destroy it; lest ye also be found fighting against God."

Character Traits

WisdomBalanceFear of God

Historical Locations

JerusalemSanhedrin

Life Lessons

Not every opponent and enemy; some have a sense of justice
Discernment avoids injustice
Spiritual coaches influence future generations

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