Acts 17:13

13 The Jews in Thessalonica found out that Paul was preaching God's word in Berea. So they went there too. They stirred up the crowds and got them all worked up.

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 The Bereans were very glad to receive Paul's message. They studied the Scriptures carefully every day. They wanted to see if what Paul said was true. So they were more noble than the Thessalonians.

12 Many of the Jews believed. A number of important Greek women also became believers. And so did many Greek men.

13 The Jews in Thessalonica found out that Paul was preaching God's word in Berea. So they went there too. They stirred up the crowds and got them all worked up.

14 Right away the believers sent Paul to the coast. But Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea.

15 The men who went with Paul took him to Athens. Then they returned with orders that Silas and Timothy were supposed to join him as soon as they could.