Acts 17:1-15 — FBV

Read Acts 17:1-15 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 17.1-15, Acts 17v1-15, Ac. 17:1-15. After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia they arrived at Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. As usual, Paul went into the syna…

1 After Paul and Silas had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia they arrived at Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.

2 As usual, Paul went into the synagogue and over the course of three Sabbaths he debated with them using the Scriptures.

3 He explained what the Scriptures meant, proving that the Messiah had to die and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I'm telling you about—he is the Messiah,” he told them.

4 Some of them were convinced and joined Paul and Silas, along with many Greek-speaking worshipers and some leading women of the town.

5 But the Jews became jealous and with some rabble-rousers they gathered from the marketplace they formed a mob. They rioted in the town, and attacked Jason's house. They tried to find Paul and Silas so they could bring them before the people.

6 When they couldn't find them they dragged Jason and some of the other believers before the town leaders, shouting, “These people are famous for causing trouble, turning the world upside down. Now they've come here,

7 and Jason has made them welcome in his house. They all defy Caesar's decrees, committing treason by saying there is another king called Jesus.”

8 The people and the leaders of the town were very disturbed when they heard this.

10 The believers had Paul and Silas leave for Berea that very night. When they arrived in Berea they went to the Jewish synagogue.

11 The people there had a better attitude than those in Thessalonica in that they were very quick to accept the word, and every day they examined the Scriptures to make sure what they were told was right.

12 As a result many of them became believers, along with some highly-placed Greek women and men.

13 But when the Jews in Thessalonica heard that Paul was also spreading the word of God in Berea, they went there and caused the same kind of trouble, stirring up the crowds.

14 Immediately the believers sent Paul to the coast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind.

15 Those escorting Paul took him as far as Athens, and then returned with instructions from Paul to Silas and Timothy that they should join him there as soon as possible.

Passage themes

The church of Thessalonica — they came to Thessalonica
Preaching in the synagogue — where was a synagogue of the Jews
Reasoning and persuading — Paul et Silas
A constant practice — as his manner was
The synagogue first — Paul y entra
Convincing from the Scriptures — reasoned with them out of the scriptures
Proof from the Scriptures — Opening and alleging
Foretold by the prophets — that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead
Jesus is the Messiah — this Jesus
Paul's preaching — whom I preach unto you
Only some believe — some of them believed
Joining the messengers — consorted with Paul and Silas
The devout Greeks — of the devout Greeks a great multitude
Leading women welcome it — of the chief women not a few
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
Dragged before the judges — they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city
Accused of upsetting everything — These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also
Host of the missionaries — Whom Jason hath received
The jealousy of opponents — these all do
Accused of rebellion — contrary to the decrees of Cæsar
The rival king — there is another king, one Jesus
An organized escape — the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night
The next stop — unto Berea
Preaching to the Jews first — went into the synagogue of the Jews
A heart open to learning — more noble
Receiving God's word — they received the word with all readiness of mind
Checking with Scripture — searched the scriptures daily

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