Which statement best describes a similarity between Jesus and other rabbis of his time?

• A. He rejected disciples.
• B. He preached in secret.
• C. He gathered disciples and interpreted Scripture.
• D. He ignored the law.

Answer: (C)

In first-century Judaism, rabbis were teachers who gathered disciples to study and interpret Scripture. Jesus fits that pattern by forming a group of followers and explaining biblical texts to them, often using parables to illuminate the meaning of the Torah and prophets. This shared practice of training learners and interpreting Scripture is why gathering disciples and interpreting Scripture best describes the similarity. The other possibilities don’t align with how rabbis taught—rejection of disciples, secret preaching, or ignoring the law would run contrary to the rabbinic emphasis on instruction, communal study, and faithful interpretation of Scripture.