A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they are mad over their idols.
Acts 17:22 - King James 2000 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, You men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So Paul, standing in the center of the Areopagus [Mars Hill meeting place], said: Men of Athens, I perceive in every way [on every hand and with every turn I make] that you are most religious or very reverent to demons. American Standard Version (1901) And Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus, and said, Ye men of Athens, in all things I perceive that ye are very religious. Common English Bible Paul stood up in the middle of the council on Mars Hill and said, “People of Athens, I see that you are very religious in every way. Catholic Public Domain Version But Paul, standing in the middle of the Areopagus, said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are rather superstitious. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But Paul standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are too superstitious. |
A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they are mad over their idols.
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed.
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof you speak, is?
But certain men joined unto him, and believed: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
And when the town clerk had quieted the people, he said, You men of Ephesus, what man is there that knows not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshiper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
But had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.