Public Opinion: Feared by Chief Preists, Who Feared to Further Persecute the Disciples
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Acts 4:21
After further threats they let them go. They could not find a way to punish them, because all the people were glorifying God for what had happened.
Acts 5:26
At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles—but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.