Acts 17:10The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
The setting
Beroea, northern Greece, ~50 AD. Paul and Silas arrive under cover of darkness, having fled angry mobs in Thessalonica. Modern Veria, Greece.
The emotion here: documenting the dangerous reality of early evangelism
The original word
nuktos (νυκτός) — by night, emphasizing secrecy and danger
Why it matters
Beroea was 45 miles southwest of Thessalonica, a full day's dangerous journey
Read with care
What most readers miss in Acts 17:10
This is the THIRD time Paul has to flee at night — it's becoming a pattern
Common misconceptionPeople think Paul chose to leave Thessalonica strategically, but he was literally chased out by violent mobs who wanted to kill him.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Acts 17:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Acts 17:10 comes from the book of Acts, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Luke. The dominant emotion in this verse is seeking, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is conversational. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include strategic retreat, mission continuity. Notable phrases: sent away by night; went into the synagogue.
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