KJV ORIGINAL
And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So they made Jason and the others post bail basically, then let them go.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you gotta pay up to keep the peace and move forward.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul and Silas were preaching the gospel in Thessalonica, which sparked jealousy among some Jews who opposed their message. These opponents stirred up a crowd that brought Jason, a local believer hosting Paul and Silas, before the city authorities on charges of disturbing the peace. The authorities took security from Jason and others, meaning they required a bond or promise to prevent further unrest, and then released them to avoid escalating the conflict.
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