What did Paul do when Jewish believers were brought before religious councils?
When Jewish believers were brought before religious councils, Paul joined others in voting to have them put to death or thrown in prison, as recorded in Acts 26. He also persecuted the assembly of God beyond measure, bringing it under pressure as a high-ranking member of Judaism.
Les explains that Paul was a Pharisee of the Pharisees and was likely a member of the Sanhedrin, which indicates he was high up in the echelons of Judaism at the time of Christ. In Acts chapter 26, Paul says that when Jewish believers were being persecuted and brought before the religious councils, he along with others voted to have them put to death or thrown in prison. Les also notes that Paul persecuted and brought under pressure the assembly of God beyond measure. The word “assembly” here is used purposely, because the Greek word Ekklesia translated “Church” does not always mean the Body of Christ.