16Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.


In Context

13 And when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was also preached by Paul at Berea, they came thither also, stirring up and troubling the multitude.

14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul, to go unto the sea; but Silas and Timothy remained there.

15 And they that conducted Paul, brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a commandment from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

16 Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

17 He disputed, therefore, in the synagogue with the Jews, and with them that served God, and in the marketplace, every day with them that were there.

18 And certain philosophers of the Epicureans and of the Stoics disputed with him; and some said: What is it, that this word sower would say? But others: He seemeth to be a setter forth of new gods; because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.

Acts 17:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:16Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:16Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:16But in Athens, while Paul was waiting for them, his spirit was painfully excited in him seeing the city given up to idolatry.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:16Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, as he beheld the city full of idols.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:16Now, while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:16Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:16and Paul waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, beholding the city wholly given to idolatry,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:16Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.