Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and Jason has welcomed them into his house. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, one called Jesus.” New Living Translation And Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all guilty of treason against Caesar, for they profess allegiance to another king, named Jesus.” English Standard Version and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” Berean Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” Berean Literal Bible whom Jason has received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, proclaiming another to be king, Jesus." King James Bible Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. New King James Version Jason has harbored them, and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king—Jesus.” New American Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” NASB 1995 and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” NASB 1977 and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” Legacy Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them, and they all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” Amplified Bible and Jason has welcomed them [into his house and protected them]! And they all are saying things contrary to the decrees of Caesar, [actually] claiming that there is another king, Jesus.” Christian Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them. They are all acting contrary to Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king—Jesus.” Holman Christian Standard Bible and Jason has received them as guests! They are all acting contrary to Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king—Jesus!” American Standard Version whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of C�sar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. Contemporary English Version and Jason has welcomed them into his home. All of them break the laws of the Roman Emperor by claiming that someone named Jesus is king." English Revised Version whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. GOD'S WORD® Translation and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king, whose name is Jesus." Good News Translation and Jason has kept them in his house. They are all breaking the laws of the Emperor, saying that there is another king, whose name is Jesus." International Standard Version and Jason has welcomed them as his guests. All of them oppose the emperor's decrees by saying that there is another king—Jesus!" Majority Standard Bible and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” NET Bible and Jason has welcomed them as guests! They are all acting against Caesar's decrees, saying there is another king named Jesus!" New Heart English Bible whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus." Webster's Bible Translation Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, That there is another king, one Jesus. Weymouth New Testament Jason has received them into his house; and they all set Caesar's authority at defiance, declaring that there is another Emperor-- one called Jesus." World English Bible whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwhom Jason has received; and all these do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying another to be king—Jesus.” Berean Literal Bible whom Jason has received. And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, proclaiming another to be king, Jesus." Young's Literal Translation whom Jason hath received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying another to be king -- Jesus.' Smith's Literal Translation Which Jason has received: and these all do opposite to Caesar's enactments, saying, There is another king, Jesus. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhom Jason hath received; and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus. Catholic Public Domain Version and Jason has received them. And all these men act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” New American Bible and Jason has welcomed them. They all act in opposition to the decrees of Caesar and claim instead that there is another king, Jesus.” New Revised Standard Version and Jason has entertained them as guests. They are all acting contrary to the decrees of the emperor, saying that there is another king named Jesus.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jason has welcomed them: and all of them are against the decrees of Cæ’sar, saying that there is another king, Jesus. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And this is their host, Jason, and these all oppose the commands of Caesar, while they are saying that there is another King, Yeshua.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwhom Jason has received into his house: and they all act in opposition to the decrees of Caesar, saying, That there is another king, Jesus. Godbey New Testament whom Jason has received: and all these are doing contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another King, Jesus. Haweis New Testament whom Jason has entertained in his house: and the practice of all these fellows is in direct opposition to all C�sar?s ordinances, for they affirm that another is king, one Jesus. Mace New Testament they all act in defiance of the edicts of Cesar, pretending there is another king, one Jesus. Weymouth New Testament Jason has received them into his house; and they all set Caesar's authority at defiance, declaring that there is another Emperor-- one called Jesus." Worrell New Testament whom Jason has received; and these all are acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that "There is Another King?Jesus!" Worsley New Testament are come hither also, and Jason has privately received them. And they all act contrary to the decrees of Cesar, saying, there is another king, one Jesus. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Uproar in Thessalonica…6But when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some other brothers before the city officials, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have now come here, 7and Jason has welcomed them into his home. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king, named Jesus!” 8On hearing this, the crowd and city officials were greatly disturbed.… Cross References John 19:12 From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.” Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man subverting our nation, forbidding payment of taxes to Caesar, and proclaiming Himself to be Christ, a King.” John 18:33-37 Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... Matthew 27:11 Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. Mark 15:2 So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied. John 19:15 At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests. Luke 19:38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” John 1:49 “Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Matthew 2:2 asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” John 6:15 Then Jesus, realizing that they were about to come and make Him king by force, withdrew again to a mountain by Himself. 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king. 1 Samuel 10:19 But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.” 1 Samuel 12:12 But when you saw that Nahash king of the Ammonites was moving against you, you said to me, ‘No, we must have a king to rule over us’—even though the LORD your God was your king. Daniel 3:12 But there are some Jews you have appointed to manage the province of Babylon—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—who have ignored you, O king, and have refused to serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.” Daniel 6:13 Then they told the king, “Daniel, one of the exiles from Judah, shows no regard for you, O king, or for the decree that you have signed. He still makes his petition three times a day.” Treasury of Scripture Whom Jason has received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus. and these. Acts 16:21 And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. Acts 25:8-11 While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet against Caesar, have I offended any thing at all… Ezra 4:12-15 Be it known unto the king, that the Jews which came up from thee to us are come unto Jerusalem, building the rebellious and the bad city, and have set up the walls thereof, and joined the foundations… Jump to Previous Act Acting Authority Caesar Caesar's Cesar Contrary Declaring Decrees Defiance Defying Emperor House Jason Jesus Jesus Received WelcomedJump to Next Act Acting Authority Caesar Caesar's Cesar Contrary Declaring Decrees Defiance Defying Emperor House Jason Jesus Jesus Received WelcomedActs 17 1. Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,5. and others persecute him. 10. He is sent to Berea, and preaches there. 13. Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica, 16. he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown; 32. whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ. and Jason has welcomed them into his home The name "Jason" is of Greek origin, meaning "healer." In the context of Acts 17, Jason is a Jewish convert who resides in Thessalonica. His act of "welcomed them into his home" signifies a bold and hospitable gesture, reflecting the early Christian practice of offering hospitality to fellow believers. This act of welcoming is not merely about providing shelter but is a profound expression of solidarity and support for the mission of Paul and Silas. In the Greco-Roman world, hospitality was a sacred duty, and Jason's actions demonstrate his commitment to the Christian community, even at personal risk. They are all defying Caesar’s decrees saying that there is another king named Jesus Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [and] JasonἸάσων (Iasōn) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2394: Future active participle masculine of iaomai; about to cure; Jason, a Christian. has welcomed them into his home. ὑποδέδεκται (hypodedektai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5264: From hupo and dechomai; to admit under one's roof, i.e. Entertain hospitably. They οὗτοι (houtoi) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. {are} all πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. defying πράσσουσι (prassousi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. Caesar’s Καίσαρος (Kaisaros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2541: Of Latin origin; Caesar, a title of the Roman emperor. decrees, δογμάτων (dogmatōn) Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural Strong's 1378: A decree, edict, ordinance. From the base of dokeo; a law. saying λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. there is εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. another ἕτερον (heteron) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. king, βασιλέα (basilea) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. [ named ] Jesus!” Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Links Acts 17:7 NIVActs 17:7 NLT Acts 17:7 ESV Acts 17:7 NASB Acts 17:7 KJV Acts 17:7 BibleApps.com Acts 17:7 Biblia Paralela Acts 17:7 Chinese Bible Acts 17:7 French Bible Acts 17:7 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 17:7 Whom Jason has received (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |