Acts 17:9 kjv — And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.

King James Version

"And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go."

— Acts 17:9, King James Version

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Acts 17 — Context

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And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;

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Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.

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And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.

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And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.

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And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

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These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

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Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.

Acts 17:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:9 say?
Acts 17:9 in the King James Version reads: “And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.”
Where is Acts 17:9 in the Bible?
Acts 17:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 9.
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 17:9.
What translation should I read Acts 17:9 in?
Acts 17:9 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 17:9?
Acts 17:9 reads (KJV): “And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.” 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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