Acts 17:9

Acts 17:9 says. And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.  They took security of Jason, and the other, then let them go.  I guess we would say they were bailed out.  Verse ten adds, And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.  The brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas that night.  Remember, the religious leaders came to Jason's house to arrest Paul and Silas, but they weren't there.  Sometimes, it is better to move on to be able to continue to proclaim the gospel.  I'm sure that everyone prayed about the situation before making the decision.  Whether we stay to confront or move on to another area should always be a decision made after praying to know God's will.  Paul and Silas went to Berea, where they again went to the synagogue.  Verse eleven continues, These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.  The people there were more noble than those at Thessalonica.  They received the word with all readiness of mind and searched the Scriptures to see if they were so.  If someone comes to the church preaching something we are not sure about, then we must search the Scriptures to make sure.  We may want to believe it, but we must make sure the Scriptures support it.  Verse twelve states, Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. Many believed, also honorable women who were Greeks, as well as many men.  When they honestly searched the Scriptures, they found the truth and believed.  Verse thirteen adds, But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.  The Jews at Thessalonica were not through making trouble. When they heard that Paul and Silas were in Berea preaching Christ and people were believing, they sent people to stir up trouble.  We have lawsuits filed in schools today by people who don't even live in the area to stir up trouble for Christians.  We should not be surprised by things like this.  It has been going on since Christ came and will continue until He comes again.  Verse fourteen continues, And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still,  Paul was again immediately sent away, but Silas and Timothy remained there.  The Jews were more concerned with Paul than the others, possibly because he had been a devout Pharisee.  Some preachers today are still respected or feared more than others. Verse fifteen concludes, And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.  They brought Paul to Athens, and he sent for Silas and Timothy, and they came to him quickly.  If we are needed somewhere else, and we know that it is where God wants us, we need to quickly go there.