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Throughout the Bible, God's people often experienced persecution. God's servants often encountered hostility and opposition (Deuteronomy 30:7; 1 Kings 18:13; Nehemiah 4:1–3; Jeremiah 37–38; Matthew 23:34–37; Luke 11:49–51; 1 Thessalonians 2:14–15). Jesus was also persecuted (Luke 4:29; John 5:16). He warned his disciples to expect similar treatment (Matthew 10:23; 24:9; Mark 13:9; Luke 21:12; John 16:2). However, he promised that the Holy Spirit would provide them with strength (Acts 1:8; Luke 12:11–12; 21:15).
The book of Acts records many examples of persecution (Acts 4:3; 5:17–41; 7:54–8:3; 9:1–2; 11:19; 12:2; 13:50; 14:19; 16:19–24). But it also emphasizes that the Holy Spirit empowers apostles to testify in such situations (4:8–13; 6:10; 7:55). The courage of Peter and John before the hostile Jewish high council shows how Christians should face persecution with courage and power (4:20).
Events
- Peter and John's Trialc. AD 30
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world
Places
Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee
Glossary
Annas Book of the Acts of the Apostles Cornerstone Courts and Trials Exaltation of Christ Heal, Healing Nazarene Peter, the Apostle Ruler
Topics
Caiaphas: Peter and Other Disciples Accused Before Christian Minister: Faithful: The Apostles Confessing Christ: Peter and John Courage: Personal Bravery: Peter and Other Disciples Court: Accused Spoke in his own Defense Cross: Jesus Crucified On Defense of Peter Government: Constitutes Holy Boldness: Peter and John Jesus, the Christ: |In his Name|: Miracles Performed Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of John: The Apostle: Imprisoned by the Rulers of the Jews Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus by the Apostles Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Accused by the Council; his Defense Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Religious Zeal: Exemplified The Atonement: Effected by Christ Alone The Resurrection of Christ: Followed by his Exaltation