 Many of the Bereans believed, both men and women, but when the Jewish Thessalonian non-believers heard about this, they came to Berea, stirring up crowds, starting riots, and ensuring that Paul, Silas and Timothy could not preach.Then the believers sent Paul to the coast, while Timothy and Silas stayed behind.Paul was taken to Athens, and word was given to Timothy and Silas to join him as soon as possible.