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Read Acts 17:5 (Free Bible Version) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 17.5, Acts 17v5, Ac. 17:5. 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 t…

Other reference formats: Acts 17.5, Acts 17v5, Ac. 17:5.

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.

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

Literally, “evil men from the market.”

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

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