Jason was a Christian in Thessalonica who welcomed Paul and Silas into his home during their missionary journey. He was arrested by a mob that accused him of harboring rebels against the emperor, but he was released after posting bail.
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Welcomes Paul and Silas
Jason opened his home in Thessalonica to Paul and Silas, giving them shelter while they preached the gospel in the city.
5But the Jews grew jealous. They rounded up some scoundrels from the marketplace, formed a mob, and set the city in an uproar. They stormed Jason's house, looking to bring them out before the assembly.
6When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,
5But the Jews grew jealous. They rounded up some scoundrels from the marketplace, formed a mob, and set the city in an uproar. They stormed Jason's house, looking to bring them out before the assembly.
6When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,
Jason and some other believers were dragged before the city officials and accused of harboring people who acted against the emperor's decrees by claiming there was another king, namely Jesus.
6When they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city officials, shouting, "These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here,
After receiving bail from Jason and the others, the officials let them go free, which showed Jason's willingness to suffer loss for the sake of the gospel.