Acts 17:13

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فلَمَّا عَرَفَ يَهودُ تَسالونيقي أَنَّ بولُسَ يُبَشِّرُ بِكَلِمَةِ اللهِ في بِيرِيَةَ أَيضًا، جاؤوا إِلَيها وأَخَذوا يُحَرِّضونَ الجُموعَ ويُثيرونَهم هُناكَ أَيضًا.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that when the Jews in Thessalonica found out Paul was preaching God's word in Berea, they went there too and caused trouble among the people. It shows how some people tried to stop the spread of Christian teachings.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend started sharing a really cool game at another school, and then some kids from your old school found out and came over just to tell everyone not to play it. That's kind of what happened here with Paul and his message about God.

Historical Background

This verse is from the book of Acts, written by Luke around 60-80 AD. It describes a period when Christianity was spreading across different cities in Greece. The Jews of Thessalonica were upset because they didn't agree with what Paul was teaching about Jesus.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might face situations where others try to discourage us from sharing our beliefs or values. This verse reminds us that sometimes, standing firm and continuing to share the truth can be challenging but important.

Topics

• persecution
• preaching
• faithfulness
• opposition
• spreading the gospel
• community

Related Verses

• John 10:27-30
• Acts 4:18-20
• Romans 15:20
• Matthew 10:16-19
• Philippians 1:29

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Jews from Thessalonica come to Berea?

They came to Berea because they heard that Paul was preaching about Jesus there, and they wanted to disrupt his message.

What does this verse teach us about faithfulness?

This verse teaches us that even when faced with opposition, we should remain faithful in sharing the gospel as God's word commands us.

How did Paul respond to such opposition?

Although not explicitly stated here, Luke shows how Paul consistently preached boldly and relied on God for protection despite the challenges he faced.

What can we learn about community from this verse?

This verse reminds us that communities are often impacted by the teachings of others. It's important to be a positive influence and support those who share their faith.