Bible Dictionary
Jason
Jason hosted Paul and Silas in Thessalonica. Because of this, an angry crowd brought him before the city authorities; he is probably also mentioned among Paul’s kinsmen.
Definition
Jason was a host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica. When an angry crowd sought Paul and Silas, Jason was brought before the city authorities.
Biblical Usage
Jason’s hospitality exposed him to opposition from the Jewish mob, which accused him before the rulers of the city. He is probably the Jason mentioned among Paul’s kinsmen.
Historical Background
The event occurred at Thessalonica about A.D. 48. The supplied material conjectures, but does not establish, that Jason and Secundus were the same person.
Scripture References
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Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
He that will cure, the host of Paul and Silas in Thessalonica. The Jews assaulted his house in order to seize Paul, but failing to find him, they dragged Jason before the ruler of the city (Acts 17:5-9). He was apparently one of the kinsmen of Paul (Rom. 16:21), and accompanied him from Thessalonica to Corinth.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(one who will heal), called the Thessalonian, entertained Paul and Silas, and was in consequence attacked by the Jewish mob. (Acts 17:5,6,7,9) (A.D. 48.) He is probably the same as the Jason mentioned in (Romans 16:21) It is conjectured that Jason and Secundus, (Acts 20:4) were the same.