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“And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.”
Acts 17:9 (KJV)
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And when they had taken security of Jason (λαβόντες τὸ ἱκανὸν παρὰ τοῦ Ἰάσονος)—literally 'having received the sufficient from Jason.' The Greek to hikanon refers to a bail bond or surety, likely a monetary pledge guaranteeing Paul and Silas would not return to disturb the peace. Jason became legally responsible for their conduct, placing his property and freedom at risk for the gospel.They let them go (ἀπέλυσαν αὐτούς)—The politarchs released Paul's team without formal charges, recognizing the accusations lacked merit. Jason's financial guarantee satisfied Roman pragmatism: order was restored...
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