ACTS—NOTE ON Acts 17:9 The money as security was given as a guarantee that there would be no more disruptions as a result of Paul’s preaching. It probably meant that Paul would have to leave Thessalonica, since his Jewish opponents would continue to stir up trouble. This may have been “Satan’s hindrance,” which Paul said prevented his return to Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 2:18).

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