Acts 17:18

And certain philosophers of the Epicureans and of the Stoics disputed with him; and some said: What is it, that this word sower would say? But others: He seemeth to be a setter forth of new gods; because he preached to them Jesus and the resurrection.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

17He disputed, therefore, in the synagogue with the Jews, and with them that served God, and in the marketplace, every day with them that were there.

19And taking him, they brought him to the Areopagus, saying: May we know what this new doctrine is, which thou speakest of?

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Cross References

Proverbs 23:9Speak not in the ears of fools: because they will despise the instruction of thy speech.

Mark 9:14And presently all the people seeing Jesus, were astonished and struck with fear; and running to him, they saluted him.

Acts 4:2Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead:

Acts 17:31Because he hath appointed a day wherein he will judge the world in equity, by the man whom he hath appointed; giving faith to all, by raising him up from the dead.

Romans 1:22For professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.

1 Corinthians 1:20Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?

Matthew Henry on Acts 17:17-22

Paul at Athens. 16 Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. 17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. 18 Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, 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… Read the whole commentary →

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