17He 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.


In Context

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.

19 And taking him, they brought him to the Areopagus, saying: May we know what this new doctrine is, which thou speakest of?

Acts 17:17 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:17He reasoned therefore in the synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped, and in the market-place every day with those he met with.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:17Therefore he disputed in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:17therefore, indeed, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the worshipping persons, and in the market-place every day with those who met with him.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.