Acts 17:19

And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?

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Other Translations for Acts 17:19

BSB

So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus, where they asked him, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting?

AKJV

And they took him, and brought him to Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof you speak, is?

CPDV

And apprehending him, they brought him to the Areopagus, saying: "Are we able to know what this new doctrine is, about which you speak?

ERV

And they took hold of him, and brought him unto the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by thee?

NHEB

They took hold of him, and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by you?

SMT

And having taken him, they brought upon Mars' hill, saying, Can we know what this new teaching is, spoken by thee?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 17:19

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Commentary for Acts 17:19

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

Overview of Acts 17:19

Summary

Curiosity prompts formal inquiry into doctrine.

Place

Areopagus

Event

Philosophers question new doctrine

Estimated Time Period

c. 50 AD