Acts 5:26

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

于是守殿官和差役去带使徒来，并没有用强暴，因为怕百姓用石头打他们。

这是什么意思？

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.

儿童解释

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!

历史背景

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.

今日应用

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!

主题

• authority
• non-violence
• public opinion
• religious persecution
• community solidarity
• peaceful resistance

相关经文

• Exodus 20:13
• Matthew 5:9
• Acts 4:18-21
• Romans 13:1-7
• 1 Peter 2:13-17

常见问题

Why did they bring Peter and John without violence?

They feared the people who supported these men, so using force could have led to a dangerous riot.

What does this verse tell us about public opinion in that time?

It shows how significant public support was; even authorities were cautious not to provoke an angry crowd.

How can we apply the lesson of non-violence from Acts 5:26 today?

We can work towards peaceful resolutions and respect for community sentiment in resolving conflicts.

What does this verse reveal about early Christian leadership?

It suggests that leaders like Peter and John had significant public support, which protected them from severe actions by authorities.