In Thessalonica. 17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead.

17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. 18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him.

Paul and Silas in Thessalonica. 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to () Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And Paul went in, () as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them () from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that it was necessary for () the Christ to suffer and () …

Preaching Christ at Thessalonica. 17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to () Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 Then Paul, as his custom was, () went in to them, and for three Sabbaths () reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and demonstrating () that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying ...

Acts 17:17 tn Or “and the devout,” but this is practically a technical term for the category called God-fearers, Gentiles who worshiped the God of Israel and in many cases kept the Mosaic law, but did not take the final step of circumcision necessary to become a proselyte to Judaism.

In Thessalonica. 17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead.

17 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: 2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, 3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.

17 So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.

Paul in Thessalonica. 17 Now when they had traveled through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to () Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And () according to Paul’s custom, he [] visited them, and for three () Sabbaths reasoned with them from () the Scriptures, 3 [] explaining and [] giving evidence that the [] Christ () had to …

In Thessalonica. 17 When Paul and his companions had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue. 2 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead.