Attacked by a Mob in Thessalonica

17 Now after they[fn] traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And as was his custom,[fn] Paul went in to them and on three Sabbathdays he discussed with them from the scriptures, 3 explaining and demonstrating that it was necessary for the Christ[fn] to suffer and to rise from the dead, andsaying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.”[fn] 4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, and also a large number of God-fearing Greeks and not a few of the prominent women.

5 But the Jews were filled with jealousy and, taking along some worthless men from the rabble in the marketplace and forming a mob, threw the city into an uproar. And attacking Jason’s house, they were looking for them to bring them[fn] out to the popular assembly. 6 And when they[fn] did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brothers before the city officials, shouting, “Thesepeople who have stirred up trouble throughout the world[fn] have come here also, 7 whom Jason has entertained as guests! And these people are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus!” 8 And they threw the crowd into confusion, and the city officials who heard these things. 9 And after[fn] taking money as security from Jason and the rest, they released them.