KJV ORIGINAL
And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the crowd and city officials heard all this, they got seriously worked up and worried.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the truth makes people really uncomfortable.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Chapter 17, the apostle Paul is preaching in Thessalonica, explaining from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Messiah, which sparked jealousy among some Jews. They gathered a crowd and stirred up trouble, accusing Paul and his companions of causing unrest and defying Roman authority. When the people and city rulers heard these accusations, it created confusion and led to the believers being brought before the officials for questioning.
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