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Acts 17:7
they all act in defiance of the edicts of Cesar, pretending there is another king, one Jesus.
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Simplified Cowboy Version
This cowboy here, Jason, has welcomed them into his home and wants to help them destroy us. They are all guilty of treason against Rome. They tell everyone not to listen to Caesar, but worship a cowboy named Jesus."
This cowboy here, Jason, has welcomed them into his home and wants to help them destroy us. They are all guilty of treason against Rome. They tell everyone not to listen to Caesar, but worship a cowboy named Jesus."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
Legacy Standard Bible
and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
Bible in Basic English
Whom Jason has taken into his house: and they are acting against the orders of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.
Whom Jason has taken into his house: and they are acting against the orders of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.
Darby Translation
whom Jason has received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying, that there is another king, Jesus.
whom Jason has received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying, that there is another king, Jesus.
New King James Version
Jason has harbored them, and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king--Jesus."
Jason has harbored them, and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king--Jesus."
Christian Standard Bible®
and Jason has received them as guests! They are all acting contrary to Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king—Jesus!"
and Jason has received them as guests! They are all acting contrary to Caesar's decrees, saying that there is another king—Jesus!"
World English Bible
whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!"
whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!"
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
Whom Jason hath privately received; and all these men act contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, that there is another king, one Jesus.
Whom Jason hath privately received; and all these men act contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, that there is another king, one Jesus.
Weymouth's New Testament
Jason has received them into his house; and they all set Caesar's authority at defiance, declaring that there is another Emperor-- one called Jesus."
Jason has received them into his house; and they all set Caesar's authority at defiance, declaring that there is another Emperor-- one called Jesus."
King James Version (1611)
Whom Iason hath receiued: and these all doe contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, that there is another King, one Iesus.
Whom Iason hath receiued: and these all doe contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, that there is another King, one Iesus.
Literal Translation
whom Jason has received. And these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus.
whom Jason has received. And these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
whom Iason hath receaued preuely. And these all do contrary to the decrees of the Emperoure, sayenge, that there is another kynge, one Iesus.
whom Iason hath receaued preuely. And these all do contrary to the decrees of the Emperoure, sayenge, that there is another kynge, one Iesus.
THE MESSAGE
Thessalonica They took the road south through Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica, where there was a community of Jews. Paul went to their meeting place, as he usually did when he came to a town, and for three Sabbaths running he preached to them from the Scriptures. He opened up the texts so they understood what they'd been reading all their lives: that the Messiah absolutely had to be put to death and raised from the dead—there were no other options—and that "this Jesus I'm introducing you to is that Messiah." Some of them were won over and joined ranks with Paul and Silas, among them a great many God-fearing Greeks and a considerable number of women from the aristocracy. But the hard-line Jews became furious over the conversions. Mad with jealousy, they rounded up a bunch of brawlers off the streets and soon had an ugly mob terrorizing the city as they hunted down Paul and Silas. They broke into Jason's house, thinking that Paul and Silas were there. When they couldn't find them, they collared Jason and his friends instead and dragged them before the city fathers, yelling hysterically, "These people are out to destroy the world, and now they've shown up on our doorstep, attacking everything we hold dear! And Jason is hiding them, these traitors and turncoats who say Jesus is king and Caesar is nothing!"
Thessalonica They took the road south through Amphipolis and Apollonia to Thessalonica, where there was a community of Jews. Paul went to their meeting place, as he usually did when he came to a town, and for three Sabbaths running he preached to them from the Scriptures. He opened up the texts so they understood what they'd been reading all their lives: that the Messiah absolutely had to be put to death and raised from the dead—there were no other options—and that "this Jesus I'm introducing you to is that Messiah." Some of them were won over and joined ranks with Paul and Silas, among them a great many God-fearing Greeks and a considerable number of women from the aristocracy. But the hard-line Jews became furious over the conversions. Mad with jealousy, they rounded up a bunch of brawlers off the streets and soon had an ugly mob terrorizing the city as they hunted down Paul and Silas. They broke into Jason's house, thinking that Paul and Silas were there. When they couldn't find them, they collared Jason and his friends instead and dragged them before the city fathers, yelling hysterically, "These people are out to destroy the world, and now they've shown up on our doorstep, attacking everything we hold dear! And Jason is hiding them, these traitors and turncoats who say Jesus is king and Caesar is nothing!"
Amplified Bible
and Jason has welcomed them [into his house and protected them]! And they all are saying things contrary to the decrees of Caesar, [actually] claiming that there is another king, Jesus."
and Jason has welcomed them [into his house and protected them]! And they all are saying things contrary to the decrees of Caesar, [actually] claiming that there is another king, Jesus."
American Standard Version
whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
Revised Standard Version
and Jason has received them; and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
and Jason has received them; and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
which Iason hath receaved prevely. And these all do contrary to the elders of Cesar affirmynge another kynge one Iesus.
which Iason hath receaved prevely. And these all do contrary to the elders of Cesar affirmynge another kynge one Iesus.
Update Bible Version
whom Jason has received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king: Jesus.
whom Jason has received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king: Jesus.
Webster's Bible Translation
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, That there is another king, [one] Jesus.
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, That there is another king, [one] Jesus.
Young's Literal Translation
whom Jason hath received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying another to be king -- Jesus.'
whom Jason hath received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying another to be king -- Jesus.'
New Century Version
Jason is keeping them in his house. All of them do things against the laws of Caesar, saying there is another king, called Jesus."
Jason is keeping them in his house. All of them do things against the laws of Caesar, saying there is another king, called Jesus."
New English Translation
and Jason has welcomed them as guests! They are all acting against Caesar's decrees, saying there is another king named Jesus!"
and Jason has welcomed them as guests! They are all acting against Caesar's decrees, saying there is another king named Jesus!"
Berean Standard Bible
and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying there is another king, named Jesus!"
and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar's decrees, saying there is another king, named Jesus!"
Contemporary English Version
and Jason has welcomed them into his home. All of them break the laws of the Roman Emperor by claiming that someone named Jesus is king."
and Jason has welcomed them into his home. All of them break the laws of the Roman Emperor by claiming that someone named Jesus is king."
Complete Jewish Bible
And Jason has let them stay in his home! All of them are defying the decrees of the Emperor; because they assert that there is another king, Yeshua!"
And Jason has let them stay in his home! All of them are defying the decrees of the Emperor; because they assert that there is another king, Yeshua!"
English Standard Version
and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
Geneva Bible (1587)
Whom Iason hath receiued, and these all doe against the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another King, one Iesus.
Whom Iason hath receiued, and these all doe against the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another King, one Iesus.
George Lamsa Translation
And Jason has welcomed them: and all of them are against the decrees of C''sar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.
And Jason has welcomed them: and all of them are against the decrees of C''sar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.
Hebrew Names Version
whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Yeshua!"
whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Yeshua!"
International Standard Version
and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king - Jesus!"Luke 23:2; John 19:12; 1 Peter 2:15;">[xr]
and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king - Jesus!"Luke 23:2; John 19:12; 1 Peter 2:15;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
and their receiver is this Jason; and all these against the commands of Cesar are risen, in saying that there is another king, Jeshu.
and their receiver is this Jason; and all these against the commands of Cesar are risen, in saying that there is another king, Jeshu.
Murdock Translation
and this Jason is their entertainer: and they all resist the commands of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
and this Jason is their entertainer: and they all resist the commands of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
New Living Translation
And Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all guilty of treason against Caesar, for they profess allegiance to another king, named Jesus."
And Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all guilty of treason against Caesar, for they profess allegiance to another king, named Jesus."
New Life Bible
And Jason has taken them in. They say there is another King called Jesus. They are working against the laws made by Caesar."
And Jason has taken them in. They say there is another King called Jesus. They are working against the laws made by Caesar."
English Revised Version
whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
New Revised Standard
and Jason has entertained them as guests. They are all acting contrary to the decrees of the emperor, saying that there is another king named Jesus."
and Jason has entertained them as guests. They are all acting contrary to the decrees of the emperor, saying that there is another king named Jesus."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
unto whom Jason hath given welcome; and, these all, contrary to the decrees of Caesar, are acting, - saying that there is another king, Jesus.
unto whom Jason hath given welcome; and, these all, contrary to the decrees of Caesar, are acting, - saying that there is another king, Jesus.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Whom Jason hath received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.
Whom Jason hath received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.
King James Version
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
Lexham English Bible
whom Jason has entertained as guests! And these people are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus!"
whom Jason has entertained as guests! And these people are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king, Jesus!"
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Whom Iason hath receaued [priuily.] And these al do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another kyng [one] Iesus.
Whom Iason hath receaued [priuily.] And these al do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another kyng [one] Iesus.
Easy-to-Read Version
Jason is keeping them in his house. They all do things against the laws of Caesar. They say there is another king called Jesus."
Jason is keeping them in his house. They all do things against the laws of Caesar. They say there is another king called Jesus."
New American Standard Bible
and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus."
Good News Translation
and Jason has kept them in his house. They are all breaking the laws of the Emperor, saying that there is another king, whose name is Jesus."
and Jason has kept them in his house. They are all breaking the laws of the Emperor, saying that there is another king, whose name is Jesus."
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
whiche Jason resseyuede. And these alle don ayens the maundementis of the emperour, and seien, that Jhesu is anothir king.
whiche Jason resseyuede. And these alle don ayens the maundementis of the emperour, and seien, that Jhesu is anothir king.
Contextual Overview
1 Having pass'd thro' Amphipolis and Apollonia, they arriv'd at Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue. 2 Paul, as was his custom, us'd to go there, and for three sabbath-days discours'd to the Jews from the scriptures, 3 explaining them, and setting it to view, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that Jesus, whom he denounc'd to them, was that very Messiah. 4 Some of them believed, and join'd themselves to Paul and Silas, besides a great number of Greek proselytes, and several women of distinction. 5 but the unbelieving Jews thro' envy, by the assistance of some loose strolers, rais'd a mob, set the whole city in an uproar, and attack'd Jason's house, thinking to find them there, and deliver them up to the populace. 6 but not finding them, they dragg'd Jason and some of the brethren to the magistrates, crying out, these that have been every where the disturbers of the publick peace, are come hither also, and have been entertain'd by Jason. 7 they all act in defiance of the edicts of Cesar, pretending there is another king, one Jesus. 8 the people, and the magistrates upon hearing this were alarm'd: 9 however having oblig'd Jason and the rest to give security, they let them go.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
and these: Acts 16:21, Acts 25:8-11, Ezra 4:12-15, Daniel 3:12, Daniel 6:13, Luke 23:2, John 19:12, 1 Peter 2:15
Reciprocal: Ezra 4:15 - this city Esther 3:8 - their laws Matthew 2:3 - he Matthew 22:17 - Caesar Acts 17:5 - Jason Acts 24:5 - we have Acts 28:22 - for
Cross-References
Matthew 22:32
" I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?" God is not a benefactor to the dead, but to the living.
" I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?" God is not a benefactor to the dead, but to the living.
Mark 10:14
which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Acts 2:39
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
for the promise is to you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Romans 9:4
who are Israelites; who had the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law, the form of divine worship, and the promises;
who are Israelites; who had the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the law, the form of divine worship, and the promises;
Ephesians 2:2
in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
in which you formerly liv'd, influenc'd by the customs of this world, and by the prince of the aerial powers, the spirits that now actuate the incredulous:
Hebrews 8:10
but this is the alliance that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
but this is the alliance that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord: I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Hebrews 11:16
they desired therefore a better, that is, an heavenly country: so that God is very justly stiled their God: for he had appointed a city for them.
they desired therefore a better, that is, an heavenly country: so that God is very justly stiled their God: for he had appointed a city for them.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Whom Jason hath received,.... Into his house in a private manner, and has entertained, contrary to law, which forbids men to receive and entertain persons of seditious principles, and practices, for this is mentioned as a charge against Jason:
and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar; both the apostle and those with him, and Jason, and the brethren, whom they now had set before the magistrates, who were all of the same sentiments and practices; and which were opposite to the decrees of the Roman emperor, and the Roman senate, who suffered none to be called a king but whom they pleased; whereas these men taught, saying,
that there is another king, one Jesus; but then though they said he was a king, yet not a temporal one, but one whose kingdom was spiritual, and not of this world; and therefore asserted nothing contrary to the decrees of Caesar, or what was in the least prejudicial to his worldly interest and glory.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Whom Jason hath received - Has received into his house, and entertained kindly.
These all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar - The charge against them was that of sedition and rebellion against the Roman emperor. Grotius on this verse remarks that the Roman people, and after them the emperors, would not permit the name of king to be mentioned in any of the vanquished provinces except by their permission.
Saying that there is another king - This was probably a charge of mere malignity. They probably understood that when the apostles spoke of Jesus as a king, they did not do it as of a temporal prince. But it was easy to pervert their words, and to give plausibility to the accusation. The same thing had occurred in regard to the Lord Jesus himself, Luke 23:2.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Acts 17:7. These all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar — Persecutors always strive to affect the lives of the objects of their hatred, by accusing them of sedition, or plots against the state.
That there is another king, one Jesus. — How malevolent was this saying! The apostles proclaimed Jesus as king-that is true; but never once insinuated that his kingdom was of this world. The reverse they always maintained.
