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


In Context

13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.

14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.

15 And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.

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

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

18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.

Acts 17:16 in Other Translations

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

17:16Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

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.