Herod Agrippa persecuted Peter primarily to _____?

A. contain the news about Jesus’ resurrection
B. signal to the Apostles that he wouldn’t tolerate them
C. obstruct the spread of the gospel
D. please the Jews

Correct Answer: Option D

D. please the Jews

Explanation

Seeing as Herod Agrippa’s previous killing of James, pleased the Jews. He persecuted Peter also for the same reason, as he wanted to win the confidence of the Jews in his government.