Concept:In Pisidian Antioch, the jealous Jews reacted to the success of Paul and Barnabas by using their influence over city leaders to expel them.
Explanation:Paul and Barnabas preached the gospel in the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch.
Many Gentiles believed the message, but this made the Jews jealous of the apostles.
Instead of confronting Paul and Barnabas directly inside the synagogue, the Jews chose a more calculated approach.
They stirred up the devout women of high standing and the leading men of the city.
These influential people then raised persecution against the apostles and drove them out of the region.
This event is recorded in Acts 13:50.
The Jews' hatred was shown through manipulating civic authorities rather than taking direct violent action.
Thus, their expulsion was orchestrated by influential city leaders who acted on the Jews' instigation.
Answer:C. influencing leading men in the city to drive them out