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5 But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked men of the rabble, they formed a mob, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the crowd.
Passage themes
The envy of opponents — the Jews which believed not, moved with envy
Hired troublemakers — certain lewd fellows of the baser sort
The city in uproar — set all the city on an uproar
Jason, Paul's host — the house of Jason
Notes and references
17:5 1 Thess. 2:14-16; See ch. 13:50
Greek Ioudaioi probably refers here to Jewish religious leaders, and others under their influence, in that time; also verse 13
17:5 See ch. 5:17
17:5 [Judg. 9:4; 11:3; 2 Chr. 13:7]
Events in this chapter
17 — Paul devant l’Aréopage
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc