Acts 17:15

The Passion Translation

Those who accompanied Paul sailed with him as far as Athens. Then Paul sent them back to Berea with instructions for Silas and Timothy to hurry and join him.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 3:1

When we could bear it no longer, we decided that we would remain in Athens

Acts 18:5

When Silas and Timothy finally arrived from Macedonia, Paul spent all his time preaching the word of God, trying to convince the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah.

Acts 18:1

When Paul left Athens he traveled to Corinth,

Titus 3:12

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, be sure to meet me at the City of Victory, for I’ve decided to spend the winter there.

Acts 17:21

Now, it was the favorite pastime of the Athenians and visitors to Athens to discuss the newest ideas and philosophies.

Acts 17:16

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was deeply troubled when he realized that the entire city was full of idols.

Acts 15:3

So the church sent them on their way. As they passed through Lebanon and Samaria, they stopped to share with the believers how God was converting many from among the non-Jewish people. Hearing this report brought great joy to all the churches.

Acts 17:14

The fellow believers helped Paul slip away to the coast of the Aegean Sea, while Silas and Timothy remained in Berea.

Acts 17:22

So Paul stood in the middle of the leadership council and said, “Respected leaders of Athens, it is clear to me how extravagant you are in your worship of idols.