Acts 17:16

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

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Other Translations for Acts 17:16

BSB

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred up within him, seeing the city given over to idolatry.

ERV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, as he beheld the city full of idols.

NHEB

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

SMT

And Paul waiting for them among the Athenians, his spirit was excited in him, seeing the city being addicted to idol worship.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 17:16

NowG1161ConjunctionwhilePaulG3972Noun MasculinewaitedforG1551Verb themG846 atG1722Preposition AthensG116Noun Location hisG846 spiritG4151Noun NeuterwasstirredG3947Verb inG1722Preposition himG846whenhesawG2334VerbthecityG4172Noun FemininewhollygivenG5607VerbtoidolatryG2712Adjective

Commentary for Acts 17:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 17:16

Summary

Missionary disturbed by religious syncretism.

Place

Athens

Event

Paul observes city idolatry

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD