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17 So he led a discussion in the synagogue with the Jews and those who feared God, as well as with those who happened to be in the marketplace every day.

18 Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also debated with him. Some said, “What is this seed picker[a] trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be someone who is proclaiming foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.

19 They took him and brought him to the council of the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are talking about?

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Footnotes

  1. Acts 17:18 That is, one who picks up various seeds of learning and thoughtlessly passes them on.