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The charges did not stand up when the officials examined them. So they released Jason and the other believers after they paid a bond (money given as a promise to return if required).
Luke shows that Christianity was not a political threat to the Roman Empire. For this reason, he argues that it should be treated as a permitted religion and not attacked for political reasons.
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.
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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 Jason Jude, Letter of Macedonia Persecution Silas Synagogue Thessalonica Travel
Topics
Bond: To Keep the Peace Christian Minister: Persecution: Paul Jason: A Christian at Thessalonica Paul is Persecuted Peace: Social Silas: Driven, with Paul, from Thessalonica