Why did the apostles give in under pressure?

14:29, 31

• They were overconfident. Peter even felt that he would be more loyal to Jesus than the other apostles would

  

14:32, 37-41

• They did not keep on the watch and pray

  

After Jesus’ resurrection, what helped the repentant apostles to avoid giving in to the fear of man and to preach despite opposition?

13:9-13

• They took to heart Jesus’ warnings and, as a result, were not caught off guard by opposition and persecution

• They relied on Jehovah and prayed.​—Ac 4:24, 29

  

What situations can test our courage?