en_tn_condensed/act/17/04.md

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)