Acts 17:7

Translations

Modern

…and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!”

Traditional

Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

Literal

…whom Jason has received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, proclaiming another to be king—Jesus!”

Latin

…quos suscepit Jason, et hi omnes contra decreta Cæsaris faciunt, regem alium dicentes esse, Jesum.

Original

Greek

English

…and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!”

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

Related verses

Luke 23:2
And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.”
Acts 16:21
…by promoting customs that are unlawful for us Romans to adopt or practice.”
John 19:12
From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”
Ezra 4:12–15
Let it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations.
Daniel 3:12
But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.”
Daniel 6:13
Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.”
Acts 25:8–11
Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.”
1 Peter 2:15
For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

People

Claudius: Roman emperor during Paul's ministry Jason: Paul's host in Thessalonica; relative of Paul Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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 Jason Jude, Letter of Macedonia Paul the Apostle Persecution Silas Synagogue Thessalonica Travel

Topics

Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul False Accusation: Incidents Illustrative of Against Paul False Teachers: Against Paul Falsehood: Paul's Traducers, Falsely Accusing Him of Treason to Caesar Hospitality: Jason Indictments: Paul Jason: A Christian at Thessalonica Paul is Persecuted Peace: Social Silas: Driven, with Paul, from Thessalonica Slander: Enemies of Paul Thessalonica: People of, Persecute Paul Treason: Paul Falsely Accused of

Acts 17:7

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