Acts 17:13

13 But when the Jews of 1Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in 2Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds.

Acts 17:13 Meaning and Commentary

Acts 17:13

But when the Jews of Thessalonica
The unbelieving Jews there,

had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at
Berea;
which they came at, either by persons that came from thence to Thessalonica, or by letters sent them:

they came thither also;
as the Jews from Antioch and Iconium came to Lystra on a like account, ( Acts 14:19 )

and stirred up the people;
the common people, the natives of the place, against the apostles; suggesting that they were wicked men, and enemies to all laws, human or divine, civil or religious.

Acts 17:13 In-Context

11 Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
12 Therefore many of them believed, along with a number of prominent Greek women and men.
13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds.
14 Then immediately the brethren sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there.
15 Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left.

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