Act 17:13 | NET2full | STEP | But when the Jews from Thessalonica heard that Paul had also proclaimed the word of God in Berea , they came there too , inciting and disturbing the crowds .

‏ Acts 17:13

13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica ^{▼▼sn Thessalonica was a city in Macedonia (modern Salonica).} heard that Paul had also proclaimed the word of God ^{▼▼tn Grk “that the word of God had also been proclaimed by Paul.” This passive construction has been converted to an active one in the translation for stylistic reasons.} in Berea, they came there too, inciting ^{▼▼tn BDAG 911 s.v. σαλεύω 2 has “incite” for σαλεύοντες (saleuontes) in Acts 17:13.} ^{▼▼sn Inciting. Ironically, it was the Jews who were disturbing the peace, not the Christians.} and disturbing ^{▼▼tn Or “stirring up” (BDAG 990-91 s.v. ταράσσω 2). The point is the agitation of the crowds.} the crowds.