Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people.
Then someone rushed in and was like, 'Um, those guys you locked up? They're literally standing in the temple right now, teaching people.'
God's work doesn't stop just because people try to shut it down.
📚 Historical Context
In the early days of the Christian church in Jerusalem, the apostles Peter and the others had been arrested by the Jewish religious leaders for preaching about Jesus and performing miracles, as they were seen as threats to the established order. An angel of the Lord had miraculously released them from prison overnight, allowing them to continue their mission. When this report reached the authorities, it highlighted the apostles' boldness in returning to the temple to teach the people, despite the danger.
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