# the Jews were persuaded

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the Jews believed" or "the Jews understood" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])

# joined Paul

"became associated with Paul"

# devout Greeks

This refers to Greeks who worshiped God but had not converted to Judaism through circumcision.

# not a few of the leading women

This is an understatement to emphasize that many leading women joined them. Alternate translation: "many leading women" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-litotes]])