Acts 17:7

and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.”

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

6And when they had not found them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers to the rulers of the city, crying out: “For these are the ones who have stirred up the city. And they came here,

8And they incited the people. And the rulers of the city, upon hearing these things,

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Cross References

Daniel 3:12Yet there are influential Jews, whom you have appointed over the works of the region of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, have scorned your decree. They do not worship your gods, and they do not adore the gold statue which you have raised up.”

Luke 23:2Then they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this one subverting our nation, and prohibiting giving tribute to Caesar, and saying that he is Christ the king.”

Acts 16:21And they are announcing a way which is not lawful for us to accept or to observe, since we are Romans.”

1 Peter 2:15For such is the will of God, that by doing good you may bring about the silence of imprudent and ignorant men,

Matthew Henry on Acts 17:2-10

Paul and Silas at Thessalonica. 1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. 4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great… Read the whole commentary →

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