Acts 17:33

And so Paul left the Court.

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

So Paul departed from among them.

In Context

32On hearing of a resurrection of the dead, some began jeering, but others said that they wanted to hear what he had to say about that another time.

34There were, however, some people who joined him, and became believers in Christ. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the Court of Areopagus, a woman named Damaris, and several others.

Read all of Acts 17

Matthew Henry on Acts 17:33-34

Paul at Athens. 32 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter. 33 So Paul departed from among them. 34 Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. We have here a short account of the issue of Paul's preaching at Athens. I. Few were the better: the gospel had as little success at Athens as any where; for the pride of the philosophers… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Acts 17:33