Acts 5:26-28
26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned. 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them, 28 saying, “Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man's blood on us!”
The leaders feared riots if they used violence against either the disciples or those who would stop them, so they quietly brought the disciples back and reminded them they were told to stop spreading the words of life (gospel). The authorities acknowledged the teaching was spreading quickly and effectively, and that they were to be blamed for killing Jesus. They may have felt some guilt for crucifying Him, but more they feared their loss of power, control, influence, and importance.
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