Acts 17:8

"whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!”"

Key Reflection

In Acts 17:8, the sentence "whom Jason has received" indicates that Jason had hosted and supported the apostles, including Paul. This support was significant as it placed Jason in a position of risk, as he could be seen as aiding those who were considered subversive by Roman authorities. The phrase "These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!”” reveals the tension between the followers of Christ and the Roman government. By proclaiming Jesus as their king, these individuals challenged the authority of Emperor Caesar, which was seen as a serious threat to the stability of the empire. This action placed Jason and his associates at odds with Roman law and governance, highlighting the political implications of early Christian beliefs and practices.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 8. And they troubled the people. They excited the people to commotion and alarm. The rulers feared the tumult that was excited, and the people feared the Romans, when they heard the charge that there were rebels against the government in their city. It does not appear, that there was a disposition in the rulers or the people to persecute the apostles; but they were excited and alarmed by the representations of the Jews, and by the mob that they had collected. {+} "troubled" "alarmed" {f} "the people" Mt 2:3; Joh 11:48 __________________________________________________________________

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