Question 31
Persecution of the Early ChurchPeter and John were arrested and imprisoned by the Jewish leaders because they were
- A.healing in the temple
- B.condemning the leaders for crucifying Jesus
- C.proclaiming Jesus' resurrection
- D.suspected to have been with Jesus.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (proclaiming Jesus' resurrection)
Explanation
The leaders were annoyed because they were "proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead" (Acts 4:1-3).