Act 5:17 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Acts 5:17-40: 5:17-40 The success of the apostles’ ministry again aroused strong opposition (cp. 4:1-3 ). The wealthy and powerful Sadducees controlled the Temple establishment and had a Temple police force at their disposal. They opposed belief in the resurrection and were determined not to allow the apostles to proclaim their message about the resurrection of Jesus unchallenged. They also sensed that their hold on the Jewish people was loosening, so, filled with jealousy , they attacked the apostles.

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‏ Acts 5:17

Summary for Acts 5:17-40: 5:17-40 ^a The success of the apostles’ ministry again aroused strong opposition (cp. 4:1-3 ^b). The wealthy and powerful Sadducees controlled the Temple establishment and had a Temple police force at their disposal. They opposed belief in the resurrection and were determined not to allow the apostles to proclaim their message about the resurrection of Jesus unchallenged. They also sensed that their hold on the Jewish people was loosening, so, filled with jealousy, they attacked the apostles.