What happensPermalink
The Sanhedrin arrests Peter and John and questions them. Peter witnesses to them that he and John healed the man through the power of Jesus. The council charges them not to speak of Jesus, but they refuse. The apostles gather together and pray for boldness in the face of threats.
Why it mattersPermalink
Just as the Sanhedrin arrested Jesus, so now they arrest His followers. But that arrest gives Peter a chance to witness to them. Luke reminds us that not just Peter and John but all the apostles are still together in Jerusalem bearing witness to Jesus.
Key versePermalink
“And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness…”