KJV ORIGINAL
But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the Jewish leaders who weren't having it got seriously jealous and recruited some sketchy troublemakers from around town. They stirred up a whole mob, caused chaos throughout the city, and went after Jason's house trying to drag Paul and his crew out to face the angry crowd.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When jealousy takes over, people will literally recruit strangers to help them tear you down.
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