What does Acts 26 say Paul did to Jewish believers who were brought before the religious councils?
Acts 26 says that Paul persecuted Jewish believers, and when they were brought before the religious councils, he joined others in voting to have them put to death or thrown in prison. This was part of his past life in the Jews’ religion.
Les explains that in Acts chapter 26 Paul recalls how, while persecuting Jewish believers, he and others voted to have them put to death or thrown in prison when they were brought before the religious councils. Les notes Paul was a Pharisee of Pharisees and likely a member of the Sanhedrin, so he was high up in the echelons of Judaism at the time of Christ and the temple worship. Beyond measure, he persecuted and brought under pressure the assembly of God. Les purposely uses “assembly” because the word Church, the Greek Ekklesia, does not always mean the Body of Christ.
Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.
More Questions
How severe was Paul's persecution of believers before his conversion?
Paul's persecution of the saints was not merely nominal; he persecuted them to the death and gave his vote against them.
What does Paul mean when he says he 'gave his voice' against believers who were put to death?
When Paul says he 'gave his voice' against believers put to death, he means that when believers were brought before the religious leaders and a vote was taken whether to execute them or imprison them, Saul of Tarsus voted to put them to death.
When did Paul persecute believers and shut the saints up in prison?
Paul's persecution of believers at Jerusalem, including shutting many of the saints up in prison, happened back in his pre-salvation experience when he thought he ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
Who are the "saints" Paul says he shut up in prison in Acts 26:10?
The "saints" Paul imprisoned in Acts 26:10 were the believing Jews who had embraced Jesus of Nazareth.