Acts 17:18 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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.
19And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
20For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Acts 2:32
This verse speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, which Paul was proclaiming.
1 Peter 3:15
Believers are encouraged to always be prepared to give an answer for their hope, similar to Paul's engagement with philosophers.
Matthew 28:6
The announcement of Jesus' resurrection parallels the core message Paul preached.
Source: Acts 17:18