Acts 17:22 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

²² And Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus, and said, Ye men of Athens, in all things I perceive that ye are somewhat superstitious.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²² Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²² So Paul, standing in the center of the Areopagus [Mars Hill meeting place], said: Men of Athens, I perceive in every way [on every hand and with every turn I make] that you are most religious or very reverent to demons.

American Standard Version (1901)

²² And Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus, and said, Ye men of Athens, in all things I perceive that ye are very religious.

Common English Bible

²² Paul stood up in the middle of the council on Mars Hill and said, “People of Athens, I see that you are very religious in every way.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²² But Paul, standing in the middle of the Areopagus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are rather superstitious.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²² But Paul standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are too superstitious.

Acts 17:22 Cross References

Jeremiah 50:38

A drought is upon her waters, and they shall be dried up: for it is a land of graven images, and they are mad upon idols.

Acts 17:15

But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.

Acts 17:16

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

Acts 17:19

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?

Acts 17:34

But certain men clave unto him, and believed: among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

Acts 19:35

And when the townclerk had quieted the multitude, he saith, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there who knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is temple-keeper of the great Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?

Acts 25:19

but had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.