Acts 17:6

Translations

Modern

But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,

Traditional

And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;

Literal

But not having found them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers before the city authorities, crying out, “These ones, having upset the world, have come here also,

Latin

Et cum non invenissent eos, trahebant Jasonem et quosdam fratres ad principes civitatis, clamantes: Quoniam hi qui urbem concitant, et huc venerunt,

Original

Greek

English

But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,

Notes

Acts 17:5–7

Once again, the opponents of the Christian faith regarded it as a disruption and a threat (compare 16:19–21). Ironically, they formed a mob and then accused Paul and Silas of causing trouble by disturbing the peace and defying Caesar. These were serious charges that threatened the stability of the Roman Empire (compare Luke 23:2).

Acts 17:1–9

After traveling through Macedonia to Thessalonica, Paul first preached to the Jews in the synagogue (Romans 1:16). As in other places, there was a mixed response.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Events

Second Missionary Journeyc. AD 46
Uproar in Thessalonica

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People

Jason: Paul's host in Thessalonica; relative of Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora First Letter to the Thessalonians Inscriptions Jason Jude, Letter of Macedonia Paul the Apostle Persecution Silas Synagogue Thessalonica Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul False Teachers: Against Paul Falsehood: Paul's Traducers, Falsely Accusing Him of Treason to Caesar Jason: A Christian at Thessalonica Paul is Persecuted Silas: Driven, with Paul, from Thessalonica Thessalonica: People of, Persecute Paul

Acts 17:6

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