Acts 17:9
New International Version
Then they made Jason and the others post bond and let them go.

New Living Translation
So the officials forced Jason and the other believers to post bond, and then they released them.

English Standard Version
And when they had taken money as security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

Berean Standard Bible
And they collected bond from Jason and the others and then released them.

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken security from Jason and the rest, they let go them.

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

New King James Version
So when they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

New American Standard Bible
And when they had received a pledge from Jason and the others, they released them.

NASB 1995
And when they had received a pledge from Jason and the others, they released them.

NASB 1977
And when they had received a pledge from Jason and the others, they released them.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when they had received the bond from Jason and the others, they released them.

Amplified Bible
And when they had taken security (bail) from Jason and the others, they let them go.

Christian Standard Bible
After taking a security bond from Jason and the others, they released them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So taking a security bond from Jason and the others, they released them.

American Standard Version
And when they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

Contemporary English Version
So they made Jason and the other followers pay bail before letting them go.

English Revised Version
And when they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But after they had made Jason and the others post bond, they let them go.

Good News Translation
The authorities made Jason and the others pay the required amount of money to be released, and then let them go.

International Standard Version
but after they had gotten a bond from Jason and the others, they let them go.

Majority Standard Bible
And they collected bond from Jason and the others and then released them.

NET Bible
After the city officials had received bail from Jason and the others, they released them.

New Heart English Bible
When they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when they had taken security of Jason and of the other, they let them go.

Weymouth New Testament
They required Jason and the rest to find substantial bail, and after that they let them go.

World English Bible
When they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and having taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken security from Jason and the rest, they let go them.

Young's Literal Translation
and having taking security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

Smith's Literal Translation
And having taken sufficient of Jason, and the rest, they loosed them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And having taken satisfaction of Jason and of the rest, they let them go.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and having received an explanation from Jason and the others, released them.

New American Bible
took a surety payment from Jason and the others before releasing them.

New Revised Standard Version
and after they had taken bail from Jason and the others, they let them go.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So they took bail from Jason and some of the brethren and then let them go.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they took bail from Jason and also from the brethren and then they released them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they took security of Jason, and of the others, and let them go.

Godbey New Testament
and having received satisfaction from Jason and the others they sent them away.

Haweis New Testament
So after taking sufficient security from Jason and the rest, they dismissed them.

Mace New Testament
however having oblig'd Jason and the rest to give security, they let them go.

Weymouth New Testament
They required Jason and the rest to find substantial bail, and after that they let them go.

Worrell New Testament
and, having taken security from Jason and the rest, they released them.

Worsley New Testament
but they taking security of Jason and the rest, let them go.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Uproar in Thessalonica
8On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed. 9And they collected bond from Jason and the others, and then released them. 10As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.…

Cross References
Acts 16:37-39
But Paul said to the officers, “They beat us publicly without a trial and threw us into prison, even though we are Roman citizens. And now do they want to send us away secretly? Absolutely not! Let them come themselves and escort us out!” / So the officers relayed this message to the magistrates, who were alarmed to hear that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens. / They came to appease them and led them out, requesting that they leave the city.

Acts 19:40
For we are in jeopardy of being charged with rioting for today’s events, and we have no justification to account for this commotion.”

Acts 18:12-17
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. / But just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio told the Jews, “If this matter involved a wrongdoing or vicious crime, O Jews, it would be reasonable for me to hear your complaint. ...

Acts 21:30-36
The whole city was stirred up, and the people rushed together. They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut. / While they were trying to kill him, the commander of the Roman regiment received a report that all Jerusalem was in turmoil. / Immediately he took some soldiers and centurions and ran down to the crowd. When the people saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul. ...

Acts 24:5-9
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. / but Lysias the commander came with great force and took him out of our hands, ...

Acts 25:7-11
When Paul arrived, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood around him, bringing many serious charges that they could not prove. / Then Paul made his defense: “I have committed no offense against the law of the Jews or against the temple or against Caesar.” / But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?” ...

Acts 14:5-7
But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, / they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, / where they continued to preach the gospel.

Acts 13:50
The Jews, however, incited the religious women of prominence and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district.

Acts 4:1-3
While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. / They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.

Acts 5:17-18
Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.

Acts 6:12-14
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. / For we have heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs that Moses handed down to us.”

Acts 7:57-58
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.

Acts 12:1-3
About that time, King Herod reached out to harm some who belonged to the church. / He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. / And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Acts 22:22-24
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!” / As they were shouting and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust into the air, / the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

Acts 23:12-15
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. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...


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

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Acts 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.














And they collected bond
The phrase "collected bond" refers to a legal practice in the Roman world where a financial guarantee was required to ensure compliance with the law or to secure the release of an individual. The Greek word used here is "λαβόντες τὸ ἱκανὸν" (labontes to hikanon), which implies taking or receiving something sufficient or adequate. In the context of Acts 17, this bond was likely a security deposit to ensure that Jason and the others would not cause further disturbances. This practice underscores the Roman emphasis on law and order, reflecting the broader socio-political environment in which the early Christians operated. It also highlights the challenges faced by the early church in navigating legal systems that were often hostile to their message.

from Jason and the others
"Jason" is a Hellenistic name, suggesting that he was a Jew of the Diaspora who had adopted a Greek name, which was common among Jews living outside of Israel. Jason is mentioned as a host to Paul and Silas, indicating his role as a supporter and possibly a leader within the Thessalonian church. The phrase "and the others" suggests that Jason was not alone in his support of the apostles, pointing to a community of believers who were willing to stand with him despite the risks. This reflects the communal nature of the early church, where believers supported one another in times of persecution, embodying the teachings of Christ to love and support one another.

and then released them
The release of Jason and the others after the bond was collected indicates a temporary resolution to the conflict. The Greek word "ἀπέλυσαν" (apelusan) means to release or set free, suggesting that the authorities were satisfied with the security provided. This release can be seen as a testament to the providence of God, who often provides a way of escape for His people in times of trial. It also illustrates the tension between the early Christians and the governing authorities, a recurring theme in the Book of Acts. Despite the opposition, the church continued to grow, demonstrating the unstoppable nature of the Gospel and the faithfulness of God to His people.

(9) And when they had taken security of Jason.--The Greek noun, probably used as an equivalent for the Latin satis accipere, in common use in legal language, is a technical one (literally, the sufficient sum) for the bail which Jason was required to give for the good conduct of his guests, and for their readiness to meet any charge that might be brought against them. It is clear from 1Thessalonians 1:6; 1Thessalonians 2:14, that St. Paul and Silas were not the only sufferers. The Gentile converts were exposed alike to the violence of their own countrymen and to the malice of the Jews. How anxious he was to visit and comfort them is seen from the fact that he made two attempts to return, before or during his stay at Corinth (1Thessalonians 2:18).

Verse 9. - From for of, A.V.; the rest for of the other, A.V. The rest, or others, are of course the "certain brethren" of ver. 6.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

after they had collected
λαβόντες (labontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

bond
ἱκανὸν (hikanon)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2425: From hiko; competent, i.e. Ample or fit.

from
παρὰ (para)
Preposition
Strong's 3844: Gen: from; dat: beside, in the presence of; acc: alongside of.

Jason
Ἰάσονος (Iasonos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2394: Future active participle masculine of iaomai; about to cure; Jason, a Christian.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

others,
λοιπῶν (loipōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3062: Left, left behind, the remainder, the rest, the others. Masculine plural of a derivative of leipo; remaining ones.

they released
ἀπέλυσαν (apelysan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 630: From apo and luo; to free fully, i.e. relieve, release, dismiss, or let die, pardon or divorce.

them.
αὐτούς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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