Acts 17:15

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But those who escorted Paul took him to Athens [i.e., in Greece] and, after being directed to have Silas and Timothy join him there as soon as possible, they left.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 3:1

So, when we could not stand it any longer [Note: Paul’s concern for the spiritual well-being of the Thessalonian Christians became unbearable], we [i.e., I, See verse 5] thought it best to be left behind, alone, at Athens [Note: Paul was willing to labor alone at Athens, so he could send his fellow-workers to minister to others. See Acts 17],

Acts 18:5

But when Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia [i.e., from the town of Berea], Paul began devoting his full time to declaring the message to Jews that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 18:1

After this happened Paul left Athens and went to Corinth [i.e., a principal city of Greece].

Titus 3:12

As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis [Note: Since there were several places by this name, its exact location is unknown], because I plan to spend the winter there.

Acts 17:21

(Now the local people of Athens, along with foreigners who lived there, spent [about] all their time telling about or listening to some new idea.)

Acts 17:16

Now while Paul was waiting for them [to arrive] in Athens, he was deeply stirred in his spirit when he saw the city so full of idols.

Acts 15:3

So, they were sent on their way with the backing of the [Antioch] church and traveled through both Phoenicia and Samaria, telling them about the conversion of the Gentiles. This brought great rejoicing to all the brothers [who heard about it].

Acts 17:14

So, immediately the brothers sent Paul clear over to the coast, while Silas and Timothy remained there [at Berea].

Acts 17:22

Then Paul stood up in the Areopagus and said, “You men of Athens, I noticed that you are an extremely religious people in all your ways. [See verse 16]