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Council in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Jesus tells his disciples that they should expect to be dragged in front of local councils and synagogues to be flogged and beaten. In putting themselves in these positions they will act as witnesses for Jesus.

http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2010:17-18&version=NIV