when a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of law, who was respected by all the people, rose up in the council, and moved the apostles might withdraw for some time.

then Peter thus began, now I plainly perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

To conclude, pray for us, my brethren, that the doctrine of the Lord may make its progress, and be respected every where as it is among you: