Acts 5:33

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وعِندَما سَمِعَ أعضاءُ المَجلِسِ هذا الكَلامَ اعتَرَاهُم غَضَبٌ شَديدٌ، وقَرَّروا قَتلَ الحَواريِّينَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the reaction of some people who heard a message about Jesus and became very angry, to the point where they wanted to kill those delivering the message. The 'they' refers to the Jewish leaders, while 'them' are the apostles.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friends told you something that made you really upset, so much that you got a bad feeling in your heart and thought about hurting them back. That's how these grown-ups felt after hearing some news about Jesus.

Historical Background

Acts was written by Luke, likely around 60-80 AD. It describes the early Christian church and focuses on the spread of Christianity. The audience includes both Jews and Gentiles who were interested in or part of this new faith movement.

Living It Out Today

In today's world, this verse reminds us that sharing our beliefs can sometimes lead to strong reactions from others. For example, if you talk about your values at school, some classmates might get very upset and react negatively.

Topics

• persecution
• faithfulness
• apostles
• angry reactions
• consequences of faith

Related Verses

• John 15:20
• Luke 6:22
• Acts 4:2-3
• 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16
• Exodus 17:8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'cut to the heart' mean in this context?

'Cut to the heart' means feeling a deep emotional pain or distress, often leading to anger and extreme reactions.

Why did these leaders want to slay the apostles?

The Jewish leaders were angered by the message of the apostles about Jesus, seeing it as a threat to their authority and beliefs, hence they wanted to silence them violently.

Who are 'they' and 'them' in Acts 5:33?

'They' refers to the Jewish leaders who were listening to the apostles, while 'them' refers to the apostles themselves who were spreading Jesus' message.

What can we learn from this verse for today?

This verse teaches us that sharing one's faith can sometimes lead to strong reactions. We should be prepared and remain faithful, even when faced with opposition or hostility.