JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1991 Question 47

Question 47

Persecution of the Early Church

Paul purified himself in the Temple after the third missionary journey because he was

  1. A.unclean
  2. B.under vow
  3. C.afraid of the Jews
  4. D.advised to do so by the elders.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (advised to do so by the elders.)

Explanation

James and the elders in Jerusalem advised Paul to purify himself with four men under a vow, to show he kept the law (Acts 21:18–26).