Acts 17:21

New American Bible - revised edition

Now all the Athenians as well as the foreigners residing there used their time for nothing else but telling or hearing something new. Paul’s Speech at the Areopagus.

Cross References

Acts 17:15

After Paul’s escorts had taken him to Athens, they came away with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. Paul in Athens.

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he grew exasperated at the sight of the city full of idols.

Acts 17:20

For you bring some strange notions to our ears; we should like to know what these things mean.”

Acts 2:10

Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as well as travelers from Rome,

Ephesians 5:16

making the most of the opportunity, because the days are evil.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

1 Timothy 5:13

And furthermore, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers but gossips and busybodies as well, talking about things that ought not to be mentioned.