today's other readings are Psalm 34 and John 3: 31-36
Truth engenders a variety of reactions. Upon hearing the truth, one may say, "Oh. I did not know that!" Or it may get one to pause and think and reconsider what they are doing. Or hearing the truth may cause one to ignore it because it seems insignificant or irrelevant to that person.
The Council that hears the truth that the apostles preach in our first reading have another reaction. Anger. Anger that they apostles are continuing to preach when they have been told not to. But more than anything, anger about the content of the truth of the message that they share.
The truth of Jesus' message also got a variety of reactions, many of which are described above. When you hear the truth of the message of Jesus Christ, what is your reaction?