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was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite and agitate the crowds. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God also was proclaimed by Paul in Berea, they came there also, stirring up and agitating the crowds. <a href="/kjv/acts/17.htm">King James Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. <a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the crowds. <a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds. <a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds. <a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there likewise, agitating and stirring up the crowds. <a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, shaking up and disturbing the crowds. <a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned that the word of God [concerning eternal salvation through faith in Christ] had also been preached by Paul at Berea, they came there too, agitating and disturbing the crowds. <a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul at Berea, they came there too, agitating and upsetting the crowds. <a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica found out that God&#8217s message had been proclaimed by Paul at Berea, they came there too, agitating and disturbing the crowds. <a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed of Paul at Beroea also, they came thither likewise, stirring up and troubling the multitudes. <a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the Jewish leaders in Thessalonica heard that Paul had been preaching God's message in Berea, they went there and caused trouble by turning the crowds against Paul. <a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed of Paul at Beroea also, they came thither likewise, stirring up and troubling the multitudes. <a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But when the Jews in Thessalonica found out that Paul was also spreading God's word in Berea, they went there to upset and confuse the people. <a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> But when the Jews in Thessalonica heard that Paul had preached the word of God in Berea also, they came there and started exciting and stirring up the mobs. <a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> But when the Jewish leaders in Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul also in Berea, they went there to upset and incite the crowds. <a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, they went there themselves to incite the crowds. <a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica heard that Paul had also proclaimed the word of God in Berea, they came there too, inciting and disturbing the crowds. <a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, inciting and disturbing the crowds. <a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As soon, however, as the Jews of Thessalonica learnt that God's Message had been proclaimed by Paul at Beroea, they came there also, and incited the mob to a riot. <a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when the Jews from Thessalonica knew that also in Berea was the word of God declared by Paul, they came there also, agitating the multitudes; <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God also was proclaimed by Paul in Berea, they came there also, stirring up and agitating the crowds. <a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when the Jews from Thessalonica knew that also in Berea was the word of God declared by Paul, they came thither also, agitating the multitudes; <a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when the Jews from Thessalonica heard that also in Berea the word of God was announced by Paul, they came there also, agitating the crowd.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was also preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, stirring up and troubling the multitude. <a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then, when the Jews of Thessalonica had realized that the Word of God was also preached by Paul at Beroea, they went there also, stirring up and disturbing the multitude. <a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned that the word of God had now been proclaimed by Paul in Beroea also, they came there too to cause a commotion and stir up the crowds. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Beroea as well, they came there too, to stir up and incite the crowds.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But when the Jews of Thes-sa-lo-ni’ca found out that the word of God was preached by Paul in the city of Be-re’a, they came there also; and ceased not to stir up and alarm the people. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when those Jews who were from Thessaloniqa knew that the word of God was preached by Paulus in the city Berea, they came there and did not cease to stir up and to alarm the populace.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul in Berea also, they came thither, and excited the multitude. <a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> but when the Jews from Thessalonica knew that the word of God was preached by Paul in Berea, they came thither also, agitating and stirring up the rabbles. <a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew that at Berea also the word of God was preached by Paul, they came thither, and stirred up the populace. <a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but when the Jews of Thessalonica were inform'd that Paul had preached the word of God at Berea, they went thither to stir up the populace. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> As soon, however, as the Jews of Thessalonica learnt that God's Message had been proclaimed by Paul at Beroea, they came there also, and incited the mob to a riot. <a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But, when the Jews from Thessalonica knew that also in Beraea the word of God was proclaimed by Paul, they came there also, stirring up and troubling the multitudes, <a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But when the Jews of Thessalonica knew that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, to stir up the people. <a href="/parallel/acts/17-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5683" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">The Character of the Bereans</a> …12As a result, many of them believed, along with quite a few prominent Greek women and men. 13<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: Hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">when</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaioi (Adj-NMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: apo (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2332.htm" title="2332: Thessalonikēs (N-GFS) -- From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor.">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: egnōsan (V-AIA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">learned</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulou (N-GMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2605.htm" title="2605: katēngelē (V-AIP-3S) -- To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate.">was also proclaiming</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when)."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logos (N-NMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/960.htm" title="960: Beroia (N-DFS) -- Berea, a town of the province Macedonia. Perhaps a provincial from a derivative of peran; Beroea, a place in Macedonia.">Berea,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ēlthon (V-AIA-3P) -- To come, go. ">they went</a> <a href="/greek/2546.htm" title="2546: kakei (Adv) -- And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place.">there themselves</a> <a href="/greek/4531.htm" title="4531: saleuontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite.">to incite</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5015.htm" title="5015: tarassontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate.">agitate</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlous (N-AMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds.</a> 14The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a> But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying. <a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2</a> But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Acts 14:19</a> Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. <a href="/acts/9-23.htm">Acts 9:23</a> After many days had passed, the Jews conspired to kill him, <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Acts 9:29</a> He talked and debated with the Grecian Jews, but they tried to kill him. <a href="/acts/18-12.htm">Acts 18:12-13</a> While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews coordinated an attack on Paul and brought him before the judgment seat. / “This man is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law,” they said. <a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27-28</a> When the seven days were almost over, some Jews from the province of Asia saw Paul at the temple. They stirred up the whole crowd and seized him, / crying out, “Men of Israel, help us! This is the man who teaches everyone everywhere against our people and against our law and against this place. Furthermore, he has brought Greeks into the temple and defiled this holy place.” <a href="/acts/22-22.htm">Acts 22:22</a> The crowd listened to Paul until he made this statement. Then they lifted up their voices and shouted, “Rid the earth of him! He is not fit to live!” <a href="/acts/23-12.htm">Acts 23:12-13</a> When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Acts 24:5-6</a> We have found this man to be a pestilence, stirring up dissension among the Jews all over the world. He is a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes, / and he even tried to desecrate the temple; so we seized him. <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Acts 26:9-11</a> So then, I too was convinced that I ought to do all I could to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. / And that is what I did in Jerusalem. With authority from the chief priests I put many of the saints in prison, and when they were condemned to death, I cast my vote against them. / I frequently had them punished in the synagogues, and I tried to make them blaspheme. In my raging fury against them, I even went to foreign cities to persecute them. <a href="/acts/6-11.htm">Acts 6:11-13</a> Then they prompted some men to say, “We heard Stephen speak words of blasphemy against Moses and against God.” / So they stirred up the people, elders, and scribes and confronted Stephen. They seized him and brought him before the Sanhedrin, / where they presented false witnesses who said, “This man never stops speaking against this holy place and against the law. <a href="/acts/7-57.htm">Acts 7:57-58</a> At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. / They dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile the witnesses laid their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul. <a href="/acts/8-1.htm">Acts 8:1-3</a> And Saul was there, giving approval to Stephen’s death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria. / God-fearing men buried Stephen and mourned deeply over him. / But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off men and women and put them in prison. <a href="/acts/15-1.htm">Acts 15:1-2</a> Then some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” / And after engaging these men in sharp debate, Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.the Jews.<a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a> But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.<a href="/matthew/23-13.htm">Matthew 23:13</a> But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:14-16</a> For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews: … stirred.<a href="/acts/6-12.htm">Acts 6:12</a> And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,<a href="/acts/14-2.htm">Acts 14:2</a> But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren.<a href="/acts/21-27.htm">Acts 21:27</a> And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple, stirred up all the people, and laid hands on him,<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Agitating</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Berea</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Beroea</a> <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/acts/17-6.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/13-46.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">However</a> <a href="/job/2-3.htm">Incited</a> <a href="/luke/23-14.htm">Inciting</a> <a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/3-24.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Mob</a> <a href="/acts/14-19.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/luke/23-25.htm">Riot</a> <a href="/acts/13-34.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/17-8.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/john/5-4.htm">Stirring</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Troubling</a> <a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/15-4.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/16-20.htm">Agitating</a> <a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Berea</a> <a href="/acts/20-4.htm">Beroea</a> <a href="/acts/21-30.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/acts/17-23.htm">Found</a> <a href="/acts/17-29.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/17-34.htm">However</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-2.htm">Incited</a> <a href="/jeremiah/43-3.htm">Inciting</a> <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Message</a> <a href="/acts/19-40.htm">Mob</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-22.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/acts/17-14.htm">Paul</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Preached</a> <a href="/romans/1-8.htm">Proclaimed</a> <a href="/acts/19-29.htm">Riot</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">Stirred</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Stirring</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Thessalonica</a> <a href="/acts/27-2.htm">Thessaloni'ca</a> <a href="/acts/25-4.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/galatians/1-7.htm">Troubling</a> <a href="/acts/18-5.htm">Word</a> <a href="/acts/18-3.htm">Working</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 17</div>1. <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">and others persecute him.</a> 10. <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">He is sent to Berea, and preaches there.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown;</a> 32. <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects a pattern seen throughout Acts where Jewish leaders often resisted the spread of the Gospel. Thessalonica was a significant city in Macedonia, and the Jewish community there was influential. Their learning of Paul's activities in Berea indicates the close communication and travel routes in the region.that Paul was also proclaiming the word of God in Berea, Berea was a city in Macedonia, known for its more noble character compared to Thessalonica. The Bereans were commended for their eagerness to receive the message and their diligence in examining the Scriptures daily. This phrase highlights the spread of the Gospel beyond major urban centers to smaller, yet receptive communities. The "word of God" refers to the message of Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, a central theme in Paul's preaching.they went there themselves The Jews' decision to travel to Berea underscores their determination to oppose Paul's mission. This reflects the broader conflict between early Christians and some Jewish communities who saw the new movement as a threat to traditional Jewish beliefs and practices. The journey from Thessalonica to Berea would have been a significant undertaking, indicating the seriousness of their intent.to incite and agitate the crowds. This action of inciting and agitating the crowds is a recurring tactic used by opponents of the Gospel in Acts. It demonstrates the social and political tensions that the early Christian message could provoke. The use of public disturbance as a means to oppose Paul suggests the influence and persuasive power these Jewish leaders held. This opposition is reminiscent of the challenges faced by prophets in the Old Testament and foreshadows the persecution that would become more widespread in the early church.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> A key figure in the early Christian church, Paul was a missionary and apostle who spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. In this passage, he is in Berea, continuing his mission of preaching the Word of God. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jews_from_thessalonica.htm">Jews from Thessalonica</a> These individuals were opposed to Paul's teachings and followed him to Berea to disrupt his work. Their actions demonstrate the resistance Paul often faced. 3. <a href="/topical/b/berea.htm">Berea</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul and Silas preached after leaving Thessalonica. The Bereans were noted for their noble character and eagerness to examine the Scriptures. 4. <a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a> A city in Macedonia where Paul had previously preached. The opposition he faced there followed him to Berea, indicating the intensity of their resistance. 5. <a href="/topical/c/crowds.htm">Crowds</a> The people in Berea who were influenced by the agitators from Thessalonica. Their reaction shows the impact of external influences on a community.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Despite opposition, Paul continued to preach the Gospel. This teaches us the importance of perseverance in our own ministry efforts, trusting that God will use our faithfulness for His purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_opposition.htm">The Power of Opposition</a> The Jews from Thessalonica were determined to stop Paul's work, showing that opposition can be persistent and aggressive. We must be prepared to face challenges and remain steadfast in our faith. <a href="/topical/n/noble_character_of_the_bereans.htm">Noble Character of the Bereans</a> The Bereans' eagerness to examine the Scriptures daily is a model for us to follow. We should be diligent in studying the Bible to discern truth from falsehood. <a href="/topical/i/influence_of_external_forces.htm">Influence of External Forces</a> The crowds in Berea were swayed by the agitators, reminding us to be cautious of external influences that can lead us away from the truth. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_adversity.htm">God's Sovereignty in Adversity</a> Even in the face of opposition, God's plans cannot be thwarted. We can trust that He is in control and will accomplish His purposes through us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 17</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_bereans.htm">What is the identity of the Bereans?</a> <a href="/q/key_events_in_silas's_biblical_life.htm">What are the key events in Silas's biblical life?</a> <a href="/q/are_paul's_macedonia_'conflicts'_recorded.htm">(2 Corinthians 7:5) Are there any historical or archaeological records confirming the exact nature of Paul’s “conflicts” in Macedonia? </a> <a href="/q/verify_timothy's_athens-thessalonica_trip.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:1-2: How do we verify Paul's claim that Timothy was sent from Athens to Thessalonica when some question the historical route and timeline of Paul's journeys?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) They came thither also, and stirred up the people.--To the unbelieving Jews of Thessalonica the conversions at Ber?a were simply a cause of offence. It is apparently with reference to this that St. Paul says of them that "they please not God and are contrary to all men, forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles" (<a href="/1_thessalonians/2-15.htm" title="Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:">1Thessalonians 2:15</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Proclaimed for preached, A.V.; Beraea also for Berea, A.V.; likewise for also, A.V.; stirring up and troubling the multitudes for and stirred up the people, A.V. and T.R. <a href="/commentaries/acts/17-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. when Ὡς (Hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews Ἰουδαῖοι (Ioudaioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. Thessalonica Θεσσαλονίκης (Thessalonikēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2332.htm">Strong's 2332: </a> From Thessalos and nike; Thessalonice, a place in Asia Minor. learned ἔγνωσαν (egnōsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Paul Παύλου (Paulou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. was also proclaiming κατηγγέλη (katēngelē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2605.htm">Strong's 2605: </a> To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Berea, Βεροίᾳ (Beroia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_960.htm">Strong's 960: </a> Berea, a town of the province Macedonia. Perhaps a provincial from a derivative of peran; Beroea, a place in Macedonia. they went ἦλθον (ēlthon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. there themselves κἀκεῖ (kakei) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2546.htm">Strong's 2546: </a> And there, and yonder, there also. From kai and ekei; likewise in that place. to incite σαλεύοντες (saleuontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4531.htm">Strong's 4531: </a> From salos; to waver, i.e. Agitate, rock, topple or destroy; figuratively, to disturb, incite. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. agitate ταράσσοντες (tarassontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5015.htm">Strong's 5015: </a> To disturb, agitate, stir up, trouble. Of uncertain affinity; to stir or agitate. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds. ὄχλους (ochlous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/17-13.htm">Acts 17:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 17:13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/17-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 17:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 17:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/17-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 17:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 17:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>