Acts 17:16

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Acts 17:16

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

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KJV

King James Version

¶ Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

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WEB

World English Bible

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

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ASV

American Standard Version

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

Now in Athens, Paul waiting for them, his spirit was provoked in him, seeing the city to be utterly idolatrous.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Acts 17

¹⁴ The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

¹⁵ Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.

¹⁶ While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

¹⁷ So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day.

¹⁸ Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.

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