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Acts 17:15-17
Living Bible
Acts 17:15-17
Living Bible
15 Those accompanying Paul went on with him to Athens and then returned to Berea with a message for Silas and Timothy to hurry and join him.
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere throughout the city. 17 He went to the synagogue for discussions with the Jews and the devout Gentiles, and spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there.
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Acts 17:15-17
English Standard Version
Acts 17:15-17
English Standard Version
15 (A)Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as (B)Athens, and after receiving a command (C)for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.
Paul in Athens
16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was (D)provoked within him as he saw that the city was (E)full of idols. 17 So (F)he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.
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Acts 17:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
Acts 17:15-17
Legacy Standard Bible
15 Now (A)those who escorted Paul brought him as far as (B)Athens; and after receiving a command for (C)Silas and Timothy to (D)come to him as soon as possible, they left.
In Athens
16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at (E)Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he was observing the city full of idols. 17 So he was reasoning (F)in the synagogue with the Jews and (G)the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present.
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Acts 17:15-17
New International Version
Acts 17:15-17
New International Version
15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens(A) and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.(B)
In Athens
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17 So he reasoned in the synagogue(C) with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.
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