In consequence of these charges, the disciples were repeatedly brought before the authorities; but in every case they so ably defended themselves before the people, that, although the magistrates were prejudiced against them by the false statements they had heard, they dared not condemn them. They could but acknowledge that the teachings of the apostles were calculated to make men virtuous, law-abiding citizens.{LP 53.2}

På grund af disse anklager, blev disciplene gentagende gange bragt frem for myndighederne; men hver gang var de så gode til at forsvare sig selv for folket, at de ikke turde dømme dem, selvom domstolene var blevet forudindtaget imod dem for de falske udtalelser de havde hørt. De kunne kun indrømme at apostlenes lære gjorde folk til dydige og lovlydige borgere.