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Acts 17:16
New International Version
Acts 17:16
New International Version
In Athens
16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.
Acts 17:16
New King James Version
Acts 17:16
New King James Version
The Philosophers at Athens
16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, (A)his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was [a]given over to idols.
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Acts 17:16
English Standard Version
Acts 17:16
English Standard Version
Paul in Athens
16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was (A)provoked within him as he saw that the city was (B)full of idols.
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