Acts 17:9

Security. Gr. hikanos, literally, “sufficient,” but here used as a technical term equivalent to “bail.” Jason probably had to lay down a sum of money in lieu of producing Paul and Silas in person, or as a pledge that the evangelists would not return to trouble the city, or as guarantee of his own good conduct. The local Christians ran great risks on behalf of the missionaries, but they willingly faced danger for the gospel’s sake (cf. 1 Thess. 1:6; 2:14). It is clear that the magistrates were refusing to be stampeded into injudicious action, and they merit commendation for their moderate decision. They probably judged that there was insufficient evidence for conviction.

The other. Rather, “the others.”