Act 5:17-18 | MHM | STEP | The Apostles Imprisoned and Released by an Angel The apostles were having great success in teaching and healing people in Jerusalem, which led to jealousy and opposition from the religious leaders. This section shows how the high priest and Sadducees tried to stop the apostles by putting them in prison, but God intervened through an angel to release them. Despite opposition, the apostles continued to preach about Jesus, showing their courage and the power of God to deliver and encourage his servants. v. 17–18 : The high priest and his group, the Sadducees, became extremely jealous of the apostles because so many people were listening to them and being healed. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison, hoping to stop their work and discourage others from following them (Acts 5:17–18 ). The Sadducees especially opposed the apostles because they taught about the resurrection, which the Sadducees denied.

‏ Acts 5:17-18

The Apostles Imprisoned and Released by an Angel

The apostles were having great success in teaching and healing people in Jerusalem, which led to jealousy and opposition from the religious leaders. This section shows how the high priest and Sadducees tried to stop the apostles by putting them in prison, but God intervened through an angel to release them. Despite opposition, the apostles continued to preach about Jesus, showing their courage and the power of God to deliver and encourage his servants.

v. 17–18: The high priest and his group, the Sadducees, became extremely jealous of the apostles because so many people were listening to them and being healed. They arrested the apostles and put them in the public prison, hoping to stop their work and discourage others from following them (Acts 5:17–18 ^a). The Sadducees especially opposed the apostles because they taught about the resurrection, which the Sadducees denied.

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