Acts 17:9

"The multitude and the rulers of the city were troubled when they heard these things."

Key Reflection

This statement highlights the conflict between the message of salvation and the established religious and political powers in Thessalonica. The rulers and influential figures found the teachings threatening to their authority and traditional beliefs, leading to their discomfort and opposition.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 9. And when they had taken security of Jason. This is an expression taken from courts, and means that Jason and the other gave satisfaction to the magistrates for the good conduct of Paul and Silas, and became responsible for it. Whether it was by depositing a sum of money, and by thus giving bail, is not quite Clear. The sense is, that they did it in accordance with the Roman usages, and gave sufficient security for the good conduct of Paul and Silas. Heuman supposes that the pledge given was, that they should leave the city.

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