Acts 17:16

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Psalm 119:158

I grieve when I see how the faithless ones live, for they just walk away from your promises.

2 Peter 2:7

Yet he rescued a righteous man, Lot, suffering the indignity of the unbridled lusts of the lawless.

Psalm 119:136

When I witness the rebellious breaking your laws, it makes me weep uncontrollably!

Mark 3:5

Then looking around at everyone, Jesus was moved with indignation and grieved by the hardness of their hearts and said to the man, “Now stretch out your hand!” As he stretched out his hand, it was instantly healed!

Jeremiah 20:9

When I tell myself, “I’m not going to speak his message ever again or prophesy any more in his name,” then all at once you are within me like a burning, consuming fire deep in my bones. I try my best to hold your word inside, but I can’t hold it back any longer!

Psalm 69:9

My love for you has my heart on fire! My passion for your house consumes me! Nothing will turn me away, even though I endure all the insults of those who insult you.

Acts 17:23

For as I walked through your city, I was captivated by the many shrines and objects of your worship. I even found an inscription on one altar that read, ‘To the Unknown God.’ I have come to introduce to you this God whom you worship without even knowing anything about him.

John 2:13

When the time was close for the Jewish Passover to begin, Jesus walked to Jerusalem.

Acts 17:15

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.

Acts 17:21

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

Acts 18:1

When Paul left Athens he traveled to Corinth,

Acts 20:22

And now I am captive to the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem, without really knowing what will happen to me there.

1 Thessalonians 3:1

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