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Acts 17:13 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Acts 17:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.”
Acts 17:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 17:13
When the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge (ἐγνώσαν, egnōsan)—The hostile Jewish opposition did not remain localized but actively pursued Paul's ministry. The verb indicates they "came to know" or "learned" that Paul was preaching in Berea, approximately 50 miles southwest of Thessalonica. This demonstrates the intensity of their opposition to the gospel.They came thither also, and stirred up the people (ἐταράσσοντες, etarassontes)—The verb means "to agitate, trouble, stir into commotion." The Thessalonian Jews left their own city to sabotage Paul's work in Berea, revealing religious persecut...
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Cross-References for Acts 17:13
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“brothers”
“the Jews from Asia”
“and gathering a crowd”
“He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat.”
“disobedient} Jews stirred up and embittered the souls of the Gentiles against the brothers.”
“the elders”
“no”
“but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.”
“who did sell himself to do that which was evil in the sight of Yahweh”