# the Jews

This probably refers to the leaders of the Jews. Alternate translation: "the Jewish leaders" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# urged on

"convinced" or "stirred up"

# the leading men

"the most important men"

# These stirred up a persecution against Paul and Barnabas

"They convinced the important men and women to persecute Paul and Barnabas"

# threw them out beyond the border of their city

"removed Paul and Barnabas from their city"