And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
Paul did not fail or grow discouraged after the shameful treatment at Philippi; opposition made him more resolute, and no force but the Spirit of power from on high could have sustained him through such trials. He passed through smaller cities but rested in Thessalonica, divinely directed where to sow and where to move on.
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Commenting on Acts 17:1-9
The magistrates took security from Jason and the others, they were satisfied by the defense made that Paul and Silas taught nothing seditious or contrary to Caesar. The appearance of danger vanished, and the rulers released them without punishment.
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Jason and the others gave security to the magistrates for Paul and Silas in accordance with Roman law, binding themselves responsible for the apostles' good conduct. Whether by deposit of money or pledge, the exact form is unclear, but the meaning is certain: they became answerable for them.
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