Acts 17:4

And, some from among them, were persuaded, and cast in their lot with Paul and Silas; also, of the devout Greeks, a great throng, and, of the chief women, not a few.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.

In Context

3opening up, and setting forth, that it was needful for, the Christ, to suffer, and to arise from among the dead; and [saying], This, is the Christ,—Jesus, whom, I, am declaring unto you.

5But the Jews, being, jealous, and taking unto themselves certain wicked men, of the rabble, and making a riot, were setting the city in an uproar; and, besieging the house of Jason, were seeking to lead them forth unto the populace,—

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Cross References

Proverbs 9:6Forsake the simple ones, and live, and advance in the way of understanding.

Song of Solomon 1:7Tell me, thou loved of my soul! Where wilt thou pasture thy flock? Where wilt thou let them recline at noon? For why should I be as one that wrappeth a veil about her, by the flocks of thy companions?

Zechariah 2:11Then shall many nations, join themselves, unto Yahweh, in that day, and shall become my people,—and I will make my habitation in thy midst, so shalt thou know that, Yahweh of hosts, hath sent me unto thee.

John 7:35The Jews, therefore, said unto themselves—Whither, is, this one, about to go, that we shall not find him? Unto the dispersion of the Greeks, is he about to go, and teach the Greeks?

Acts 2:44And, all who believed, with one accord, began to hold all things common;

Acts 5:12And, through the hands of the Apostles, were coming to pass many signs and wonders among the people; and they were all with one accord in the portico of Solomon;

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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