Acts 17:10

Immediately sent away. Either because of the magistrates’ command, or because of the imminent danger (cf. ch. 9:25). Paul and Silas had been the benefactors of the new believers, but now the tables were turned, and the Thessalonian Christians were efficiently caring for the missionaries. Paul never forgot their kindness, and often longed to see them again. On at least two other occasions he attempted to pay return visits to the church in Thessalonica, but had to be content to send Timothy in his stead (see on 1 Thess. 2:18; 3:1,2).

Berea. A small Macedonian city about 50 mi. southwest of Thessalonica. The city was of far less commercial importance than Thessalonica. The town still retains its name in the modern Verria. The Biblical form of the name may be more accurately rendered Beroea. See Paul’s Second Missionary Tour.

Into the synagogue. The Jewish population was large enough to support its own place of worship. It was Paul’s custom to begin his gospel work in the synagogue (cf. on vs. 1, 2), but in this case, immediately after the trouble in Thessalonica, such action called for unusual courage.