Acts 17:13

13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate 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 the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

12 As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men.

13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds.

14 The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.