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Notes
The apostles' successful ministry caused strong opposition (compare 4:1–3). The wealthy and powerful Sadducees controlled the temple and had a temple police force. They opposed belief in the resurrection and were determined to challenge and, if possible, prevent the apostles from sharing their message about the resurrection of Jesus. They felt their influence over the Jewish people weakening. Jealousy and bitterness led them to attack the apostles.
Events
- Apostles arrested, put on trialc. AD 30
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Paul the Apostle Persecution Peter, the Apostle Temple
Topics
Angel (A Spirit): Ministrant to the Righteous Angels: Communicate the Will of God and Christ Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Persecution: The Apostles Court: Civil: Composition of, and Mode of Procedure Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Ministers: should Preach: Fully, and Without Reserve Miracles of the Disciples of Jesus: Peter and Other Apostles Were Delivered from Prison Persecution of the Apostles Peter: Imprisoned and Scourged; his Defense Before the Council Priest: Miscellaneous Facts Concerning: Reprove and Threaten Peter and John Prisoners: The Apostles Sadducees: Persecute the Apostles Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Disciples Preach In