Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, one called 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.” 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.” Berean Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” Berean Literal Bible whom Jason has received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, proclaiming another to be king, Jesus." King James Bible Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one 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.” 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.” NASB 1995 and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” NASB 1977 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.” 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.” Christian Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them. They are all acting contrary to Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king—Jesus.” Holman 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!” American Standard Version whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of C�sar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And this is their host, Jason, and these all oppose the commands of Caesar, while they are saying that there is another King, Yeshua.” 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." Douay-Rheims Bible Whom Jason hath received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus. 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king, whose name is 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." 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!" Literal Standard Version whom Jason has received; and all these do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying another to be king—Jesus.” Majority Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” New American Bible and Jason has welcomed them. They all act in opposition to the decrees of Caesar and claim instead that there is another king, Jesus.” NET Bible and Jason has welcomed them as guests! They are all acting against Caesar's decrees, saying there is another king named Jesus!" New Revised Standard Version 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.” New Heart English Bible whom Jason has received. 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. Weymouth 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." World English Bible whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, 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.' Additional Translations ... Context The Uproar in Thessalonica…6But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, 7and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” 8On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed.… Cross References Luke 10:38 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King." Acts 17:5 The Jews, however, became jealous. So they brought in some troublemakers from the marketplace, formed a mob, and sent the city into an uproar. They raided Jason's house in search of Paul and Silas, hoping to bring them out to the people. Acts 17:8 On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed. James 2:25 In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route? Treasury of Scripture Whom Jason has received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. and these. Acts 16:21 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. Acts 25:8-11 While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all… Ezra 4:12-15 Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations… Jump to Previous Act Acting Authority Caesar Caesar's Cesar Contrary Declaring Decrees Defiance Defying Emperor House Jason Jesus Jesus Received WelcomedJump to Next Act Acting Authority Caesar Caesar's Cesar Contrary Declaring Decrees Defiance Defying Emperor House Jason Jesus Jesus Received WelcomedActs 17 1. Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,5. and others persecute him. 10. He is sent to Berea, and preaches there. 13. Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica, 16. he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown; 32. whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ. (7) These all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar.--Thessalonica, though a free city, was yet under the imperial government, and the Jews therefore appeal to the emperor's decree, probably to the edict of Claudius (Acts 18:2), as at least showing the drift of the emperor's policy, even though it was not strictly binding except in Rome and the coloniae. This, however, might prove an insufficient weapon of attack, and therefore they add another charge, to which no magistrate throughout the empire could be indifferent. (See Notes on Luke 23:2; John 19:12.) The preachers were not only bringing in a relligio illicita, but were guilty of treason against the majesty of the empire; they said there was "another King." It is clear from the Epistle to the Thessalonians that the Kingdom of Christ, and specially His second coming as King, had been very prominent in the Apostle's teaching (1Thessalonians 4:14; 1Thessalonians 5:2; 1Thessalonians 5:23; 2Thessalonians 1:7-8; 2Thessalonians 2:1-12), and this may have furnished materials for the accusation. . . . Verse 7. - Act for do, A.V. Received; i.e. as the word ὑποδέχομαι always means "received as a guest" (Luke 10:38; Luke 19:6; James 2:25, etc.). Hence the substantive ὑποδοχή, an entertainment or reception. The insinuation is that, by harboring these seditious men, Jason had made himself a partner in their sedition. That there is another king, etc. (comp. John 19:12, 15). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [and] JasonἸάσων (Iasōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2394: Future active participle masculine of iaomai; about to cure; Jason, a Christian. has welcomed them into his home. ὑποδέδεκται (hypodedektai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5264: From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably. They οὗτοι (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. {are} all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. defying πράσσουσι (prassousi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. Caesar’s Καίσαρος (Kaisaros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2541: Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor. decrees, δογμάτων (dogmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 1378: A decree, edict, ordinance. From the base of dokeo; a law. saying λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. there is εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. another ἕτερον (heteron) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. king, βασιλέα (basilea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. [ named ] Jesus!” Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Links Acts 17:7 NIVActs 17:7 NLT Acts 17:7 ESV Acts 17:7 NASB Acts 17:7 KJV Acts 17:7 BibleApps.com Acts 17:7 Biblia Paralela Acts 17:7 Chinese Bible Acts 17:7 French Bible Acts 17:7 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 17:7 Whom Jason has received (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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