Riots

The hostile reactions of crowds who take the law into their own hands, frequently in opposition to a messenger of God.

Riotous responses to unpopular actions or teaching

Genesis 19:4–11 the hostility of the men of Sodom against Lot; Judges 6:30–31 The men of Ophrah call for the death of Gideon; Jeremiah 26:8–11 The people react to Jeremiah's message; Luke 4:28–30 The people of Nazareth expel Jesus Christ; Acts 19:23–34 the anger of the Ephesians over Paul; 2 Corinthians 6:5

Riots stirred up intentionally

Matthew 27:20–24 parallel Mark 15:6–15; Acts 6:8–14, Acts 17:5–9, Acts 21:27–35

Riotous behaviour avoided or quelled

Matthew 26:3–5 parallel Mark 14:1–2; Acts 19:35–41, Acts 24:5–12