"And when they had received. pledge from Jason and the others, they released them" Apparently this pledge was in the form of. monetary bond or some other security they were forced to put up. Now Jason or any other Christian could never accept the condition that one must simply stop talking about Jesus (Acts 5:29). Therefore, the "pledge" probably included the condition that unless Paul and Silas left town, Jason and these Christians would forfeit the bond or surety. Paul and Silas could leave town, and the gospel could still spread in Thessalonica through the preaching of others, like Jason. Notice that God does not except Paul to stay in. town if he is not wanted or it his presence is becoming too distracting.

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