JAMB Christian Religious Studies 2004 Question 43

Question 43

Persecution of the Early Church

'"........ for if this plan or this undertaken is of men, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them......"' Them in Gamaliel's statement above refers to

  1. A.Paul and Timothy
  2. B.Peter and John
  3. C.Peter and the apostles
  4. D.Paul and Silas.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Peter and the apostles)

Explanation

Gamaliel spoke in the council when Peter and the apostles were on trial for preaching (Acts 5:29-39).