Acts 17:22 · KJV

"Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁰For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.

²¹(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)

²²Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.

²³For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.

²⁴God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

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Reflection Questions

How do you perceive the spiritual state of your community?

What does it mean for you to be 'superstitious' in today's context?

When have you felt the need to speak out about spiritual issues?

Life Application

community

Take time to assess the spiritual beliefs of those around you and find ways to engage in meaningful conversations.

faith

Be prepared to share your faith in settings where it may not be welcomed, just as Paul did.

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

Mars Hill(Areopagus Hill, Athens today)

A hill in Athens that served as a meeting place for philosophers and a site for public discourse, where Paul addressed the Athenians.

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