1. Acts 12:17 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why did Peter leave Jerusalem?

Acts 12:17 (ESV)

17 But motioning to them with his hand to be silent, he described to them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, “Tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.

Peter left Jerusalem because he was a publicly recognized and well-known figure and his life was in danger while Herod remained in power. He went elsewhere to serve God’s church.