## they were troubled ##

"worried" or "distressed mentally"

## had taken financial security ##

"bond" or "deposit" or "fine" (UDB). This money was a promise of good behavior, which might be returned if all went well, or used to repair damages brought on by bad behavior.

## and the rest ##

"the believers other than Jason"

## they let them go ##

"the officials released Jason and the other believers arrested"