# Connecting Statement:

Gamaliel addresses the council members.

# Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people

Luke introduces Gamaliel and provides background information about him. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-participants]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/writing-background]])

# who was honored by all the people

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "whom all the people honored" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# commanded the apostles to be taken outside

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "commanded the guards to take the apostles outside" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])