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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2001 Question 29

Question 29

Persecution of the Early Church

The Jewish religious leaders arrested and imprisoned the apostles the second time because

  1. A.the high priest and the Sadducees were jealous
  2. B.they disobeyed the law
  3. C.the high priest and the Sadducees accused them of treason
  4. D.they performed miracles in the name of Jesus.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the high priest and the Sadducees were jealous)

Explanation

Many people were being healed and joining the church, and the high priest and the Sadducees, filled with jealousy, put the apostles in the common prison (Acts 5:17-18).