Now when the high priest and the captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these things, they doubted of them whereunto this would grow.
When the high priest, the temple security chief, and all the other religious leaders heard what happened, they were honestly shook. They had no idea how big this whole thing was about to get.
Even the people in charge could sense something unstoppable was coming.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church, the apostles were performing miracles and preaching boldly in Jerusalem, which drew strong opposition from Jewish religious leaders who saw it as a threat to their authority. The high priest and temple officials had arrested Peter and the apostles, but an angel miraculously released them from prison, leading to confusion when the guards discovered the empty cells and learned the apostles were back teaching in the temple. This verse highlights the growing tension as the leaders grappled with the unexpected spread of the early Christian movement.
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