Acts 17:7 cpdv — and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” "

— Acts 17:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 17 — Context

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And some of them believed and were joined to Paul and Silas, and a great number of these were from the worshipers and the Gentiles, and not a few were noble women.

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But the Jews, being jealous, and joining with certain evildoers among the common men, caused a disturbance, and they stirred up the city. And taking up a position near the house of Jason, they sought to lead them out to the people.

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And when they had not found them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers to the rulers of the city, crying out: “For these are the ones who have stirred up the city. And they came here,

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and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.”

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And they incited the people. And the rulers of the city, upon hearing these things,

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and having received an explanation from Jason and the others, released them.

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Yet truly, the brothers promptly sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. And when they had arrived, they entered the synagogue of the Jews.

Acts 17:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:7 say?
Acts 17:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” ”
Where is Acts 17:7 in the Bible?
Acts 17:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 7.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 17:7.
What translation should I read Acts 17:7 in?
Acts 17:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 17:7?
Acts 17:7 reads (CPDV): “and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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