"It is noteworthy that
the first thing Peter and John did after being released was to go to their own
companions...They
reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to them and no
doubt received comfort and encouragement from the others. A primary benefit of
persecution is that it results in greater solidarity. Persecuted believers
naturally draw together for mutual support...If we confronted the world
system more aggressively, the resulting opposition would drive us closer
together and enrich our mutual dependence. That real unity marked the early
believers." –John MacArthur
