Acts 17:16 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

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

¹⁵And 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.

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

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.

¹⁸Then 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.

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Reflection Questions

How does seeing idolatry in the world affect your faith?

What does it mean for you to be stirred in spirit?

When have you felt compelled to address the beliefs of those around you?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can engage with non-believers in your community. Look for opportunities to share your faith respectfully.

awareness

Stay informed about the beliefs and values of those around you to better understand their perspectives.

People in This Verse

Paul the ApostleNT

A key figure in early Christianity, Paul spread the Gospel throughout the Roman Empire. He was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion.

First appearance: Acts 7:58

Places in This Verse

Athens(Athens, Greece today)

An ancient city known for its philosophical schools and democratic ideals, Athens was a hub of cultural and intellectual life in the ancient world.

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