person
Jason
Ἰάσων
Jason was Paul's host in Thessalonica and a relative of Paul mentioned in his letter to the Romans.
- verses
- 5
- first named
- Acts 17:5
- last named
- Romans 16:21
- period
- the New Testament
- role
- Man
Description
Who was Jason?
Jason is mentioned in Act.17.5-9 as the host of Paul and Silas during their visit to Thessalonica. He provided lodging for the missionaries while they preached in the city. However, their presence caused an uproar among the Jews who were jealous of Paul's success in converting people to Christianity. A mob formed and attacked Jason's house, seeking to bring Paul and Silas before the city authorities. When they could not find the missionaries, they dragged Jason and some other believers before the city officials, accusing them of harboring those who were defying Caesar's decrees. The officials took security from Jason and the others before releasing them. In Rom.16.21, Paul mentions a Jason as one of his fellow workers and relatives who send greetings to the church in Rome. It is unclear whether this is the same Jason who hosted Paul in Thessalonica, but the shared name and association with Paul suggest that it could be the same person.
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