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1) Anything new can cause opposition. The priests of the time did not want to hear it, because it would interfere their teachings and monies the received from the citizens. They just wanted them gone and would go to any length to make that happen. 2)Paul continues to preach because he is filled with Holy Spirit and can not stop. He wants everyone to hear and receive Jesus Christs' salvation. 3)No, a violent reaction does not mean we should stop speaking Gods word. We trust His word as true and he will protect as we should be willing to die for our faith. p.s. My answer seems so weak in the light of everyone else's. I hope I can grow in understanding to where my answers sound as well thought out as yours.