Acts 17:8

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

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In The King James Version

And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.

In Context

7and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.”

9and having received an explanation from Jason and the others, released them.

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Cross References

John 11:48If we leave him alone, in this way all will believe in him. And then the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.”

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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