Acts 17:21

Modern English Version

For all the Athenians and foreigners who lived there spent their time in nothing else, but either telling or hearing something new.

Cross References

Acts 17:15

Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and departed with instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him quickly.

Acts 17:16

While Paul waited for them in Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.

Acts 17:20

For you are bringing strange things to our ears. Therefore we want to know what these things mean.”

Acts 2:10

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the regions of Libya near Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,

Ephesians 5:16

making the most of the time because the days are evil.

Colossians 4:5

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

1 Timothy 5:13

Besides that, they learn to be idle, and not only idle, wandering around from house to house, but also gossips and busybodies, saying what they ought not.