Sofort machte sich der Kommandant mit seinen Leuten auf den Weg, um die Apostel zu holen. Sie hüteten sich allerdings davor, Gewalt anzuwenden, denn sie hatten Angst, die Menge könnte sie steinigen.
Was bedeutet das?
In this verse from the Book of Acts, we learn that the captain and his officers brought Peter and John to the authorities without using force because they were afraid of the crowd who supported these men.
Für Kinder erklärt
Imagine if you had a friend at school, and some big kids wanted to take your friend away. But instead of forcing them, they asked nicely because all your classmates liked your friend too much!
Historischer Hintergrund
The Book of Acts was written by Luke around the year 60 AD. It details events following Jesus' ascension and describes early Christian communities dealing with Roman authorities in a time of persecution.
Anwendung für heute
Today, we can see how public opinion can influence decisions—like police respecting community sentiment to avoid unrest. Think about standing up for what's right even when it’s unpopular!