Devine Scripture

Acts 17:16

Acts chapter 17 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.15But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

v.16This passage

v.17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Peter 2:7

    and delivered righteous Lot, sore distressed by the lascivious life of the wicked

  • Job 32:18

    For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.

  • 1 Kings 19:10

    And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword: and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

  • Acts 17:23

    For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. What therefore ye worship in ignorance, this I set forth unto you.

  • 1 Kings 19:14

    And he said, I have been very jealous for Jehovah, the God of hosts; for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.

  • Jeremiah 20:9

    And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot contain.