Thematic Bible: Is persecuted

But the disobedient Jews having taken along certain evil men of the marketplaces, and having gathered a mob, were rioting the city. And having stood by the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the populace. And not having found them, they dragged Jason and some brothers to the city rulers, shouting, The men who have agitated the world, these are present here also, whom Jason has received. And all these men are acting against the decrees of Caesar, asserting another man to be king, Jesus. read more.
And they disturbed the multitude and the city rulers when they heard these things. And after taking bond from Jason and the other men, they released them.

Paul and Silvanus and Timothy, to the congregation of Thessalonians in God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ. We are indebted to thank God always about you, brothers, as it is fitting, because your faith is increasing greatly, and the love of each one of you all toward each other abounds. read more.
So as for us ourselves to have pride in you in the congregations of God, for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the tribulations that ye endure,