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Acts 17:16-19 (GN)

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¹⁶ While Paul was waiting in Athens for Silas and Timothy, he was greatly upset when he noticed how full of idols the city was. ¹⁷ So he held discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentiles who worshiped God, and also in the public square every day with the people who happened to come by. ¹⁸ Certain Epicurean and Stoic teachers also debated with him. Some of them asked, "What is this ignorant show-off trying to say?" Others answered, "He seems to be talking about foreign gods." They said this because Paul was preaching about Jesus and the re ¹⁹ So they took Paul, brought him before the city council, the Areopagus, and said, "We would like to know what this new teaching is that you are talking about.

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 16) Seeking God (part I) (2010-12-11)
(v. 16) Day 16 - Saved to Save (2011-12-19)
(v. 17) Power of Gratitude - Uncommon Peace (2008-02-26)
(v. 17) Seeking God (part I) (2010-12-11)
(v. 17) Day 16 - Saved to Save (2011-12-19)
(v. 18) Seeking God (part I) (2010-12-11)
(v. 18) Day 16 - Saved to Save (2011-12-19)
(v. 19) Seeking God (part I) (2010-12-11)
(v. 19) Day 16 - Saved to Save (2011-12-19)

Definition(s):
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer
Silas (Sigh-lass): three, or the third
Athens (Ath-enns):
So (Soh):