Indonesian AMD 2021 (Perjanjian Baru: Alkitab Mudah Dibaca)
Kepala penjaga Bait Allah beserta anak buahnya bergegas menuju Bait Allah. Mereka membawa para rasul itu ke luar tanpa menggunakan kekerasan karena mereka takut kalau orang banyak akan melempari mereka dengan batu.
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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.
Penjelasan untuk anak-anak
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!
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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.
Penerapan hari ini
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!