But the unbelieving Jews, taking with them some evil men, who were loungers about the markets, and collecting a mob, set the city in an uproar; and having assaulted the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people. But not finding them, they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the rulers of the city, crying out: These men, who have thrown the world into confusion, have come hither also; whom Jason has received into his house: and they all act in opposition to the decrees of Caesar, saying, That there is another king, Jesus. read more.
And the multitude, and the rulers of the city, were troubled when they heard these things. And they took security of Jason, and of the others, and let them go.

PAUL and Sylvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren, as it is right, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other abounds: read more.
so that we ourselves glory in you, among the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure;