Acts chapter five from the New International Version of the Bible recounts the story of Ananias and Sapphira, who faced divine judgment for their deceit regarding the proceeds of a land sale. Following this, the text describes the apostles performing numerous miracles and the growing number of believers in Jerusalem. This increasing influence led to their arrest and persecution by the high priest and the Sadducees. Despite imprisonment, an angel miraculously freed them, and they continued to preach, ultimately facing the Sanhedrin where Peter declared obedience to God above men, a stance defended by Gamaliel, leading to the apostles being flogged but ultimately rejoicing in their suffering for Christ.
