Acts 17:8

And they troubled the multitude and the city rulers, hearing these things,

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7whom Jason has received; and all these do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying another to be king—Jesus.”

9and having taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

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Cross References

John 11:48If we may leave Him alone thus, all will believe in Him; and the Romans will come, and will take away both our place and 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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