But the unpersuaded Jews took along some wicked men from the marketplace, and gathering a crowd, set the city in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people.

After the uproar had ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, took leave of them, and departed to go into Macedonia.

As they were trying to kill him, news came up to the commanding officer of the regiment that all Jerusalem was in an uproar.