Acts 17:16

New Living Translation

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city.

Cross References

1 Kings 19:10

Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”

1 Kings 19:14

He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”

Psalm 119:136

Rivers of tears gush from my eyes because people disobey your instructions.

Psalm 119:158

Seeing these traitors makes me sick at heart, because they care nothing for your word.

Psalm 69:9

Passion for your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.

Jeremiah 20:9

But if I say I’ll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It’s like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can’t do it!

Micah 3:8

But as for me, I am filled with power— with the Spirit of the Lord. I am filled with justice and strength to boldly declare Israel’s sin and rebellion.

Mark 3:5

He looked around at them angrily and was deeply saddened by their hard hearts. Then he said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” So the man held out his hand, and it was restored!

John 2:13

It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover celebration, so Jesus went to Jerusalem.

Acts 17:15

Those escorting Paul went with him all the way to Athens; then they returned to Berea with instructions for Silas and Timothy to hurry and join him.

Acts 17:21

(It should be explained that all the Athenians as well as the foreigners in Athens seemed to spend all their time discussing the latest ideas.)

Acts 17:23

for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: ‘To an Unknown God.’ This God, whom you worship without knowing, is the one I’m telling you about.

Acts 18:1

Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

Acts 20:22

“And now I am bound by the Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me,

1 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, when we could stand it no longer, we decided to stay alone in Athens,

2 Peter 2:7

But God also rescued Lot out of Sodom because he was a righteous man who was sick of the shameful immorality of the wicked people around him.