Acts 17:1
American King James Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
American Standard Version Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
King James Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
World English Bible Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.
Acts 17:2
American King James And Paul, as his manner was, went in to them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
American Standard Version and Paul, as his custom was, went in unto them, and for three sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
King James And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
World English Bible Paul, as was his custom, went in to them; and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
Acts 17:3
American King James Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach to you, is Christ.
American Standard Version opening and alleging that it behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom, `said he,' I proclaim unto you, is the Christ.
King James Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
World English Bible explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.”
Acts 17:4
American King James And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
American Standard Version And some of them were persuaded, and consorted with Paul and Silas, and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
King James And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
World English Bible Some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas: of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.
Acts 17:5
American King James But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took to them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
American Standard Version But the Jews, being moved with jealousy, took unto them certain vile fellows of the rabble, and gathering a crowd, set the city on an uproar; and assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them forth to the people.
King James But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
World English Bible But the unpersuaded Jews took along some wicked men from the marketplace and gathering a crowd, set the city in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people.
Acts 17:6
American King James And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brothers to the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come here also;
American Standard Version And when they found them not, they dragged Jason and certain brethren before the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
King James And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
World English Bible When they didn’t find them, they dragged Jason and certain brothers before the rulers of the city, crying, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here also,
Acts 17:7
American King James Whom Jason has received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
American Standard Version whom Jason hath received: and these all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, `one' Jesus.
King James Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
World English Bible whom Jason has received. These all act contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus!”
Acts 17:8
American King James And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
American Standard Version And they troubled the multitude and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
King James And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
World English Bible The multitude and the rulers of the city were troubled when they heard these things.
Acts 17:9
American King James And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
American Standard Version And when they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
King James And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
World English Bible When they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
Acts 17:10
American King James And the brothers immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night to Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
American Standard Version And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Beroea: who when they were come thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
King James And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
World English Bible The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
Acts 17:11
American King James These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
American Standard Version Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so.
King James These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
World English Bible Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so.
Acts 17:12
American King James Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
American Standard Version Many of them therefore believed; also of the Greek women of honorable estate, and of men, not a few.
King James Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
World English Bible Many of them therefore believed; also of the prominent Greek women, and not a few men.
Acts 17:13
American King James But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
American Standard Version But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed of Paul at Beroea also, they came thither likewise, stirring up and troubling the multitudes.
King James But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
World English Bible But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was proclaimed by Paul at Beroea also, they came there likewise, agitating the multitudes.
Acts 17:14
American King James And then immediately the brothers sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus stayed there still.
American Standard Version And then immediately the brethren sent forth Paul to go as far as to the sea: and Silas and Timothy abode there still.
King James And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
World English Bible Then the brothers immediately sent out Paul to go as far as to the sea, and Silas and Timothy still stayed there.
Acts 17:15
American King James And they that conducted Paul brought him to Athens: and receiving a commandment to Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
American Standard Version But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.
King James And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
World English Bible But those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens. Receiving a commandment to Silas and Timothy that they should come to him very quickly, they departed.
Acts 17:16
American King James Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
American Standard Version Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.
King James Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
World English Bible Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.
Acts 17:17
American King James Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
American Standard Version So he reasoned in the synagogue with Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met him.
King James Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
World English Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him.
Acts 17:18
American King James Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seems to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached to them Jesus, and the resurrection.
American Standard Version And certain also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. And some said, What would this babbler say? others, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
King James Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
World English Bible Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, “What does this babbler want to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign deities,” because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
Acts 17:19
American King James And they took him, and brought him to Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof you speak, is?
American Standard Version And they took hold of him, and brought him unto the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by thee?
King James And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
World English Bible They took hold of him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is, which you are speaking about?
Acts 17:20
American King James For you bring certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
American Standard Version For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
King James For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
World English Bible For you bring certain strange things to our ears. We want to know therefore what these things mean.”
Acts 17:21
American King James (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)
American Standard Version (Now all the Athenians and the strangers sojourning there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.)
King James (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)
World English Bible Now all the Athenians and the strangers living there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.
Acts 17:22
American King James Then Paul stood in the middle of Mars' hill, and said, You men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are too superstitious.
American Standard Version 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.
King James 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.
World English Bible Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus and said, “You men of Athens, I perceive that you are very religious in all things.
Acts 17:23
American King James For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore you ignorantly worship, him declare I to you.
American Standard Version For as I passed along, and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. What therefore ye worship in ignorance, this I set forth unto you.
King James For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
World English Bible For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I also found an altar with this inscription: ‘TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.’ What therefore you worship in ignorance, I announce to you.
Acts 17:24
American King James God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwells not in temples made with hands;
American Standard Version The God that made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
King James God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
World English Bible The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands.
Acts 17:25
American King James Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he gives to all life, and breath, and all things;
American Standard Version neither is he served by men's hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
King James Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
World English Bible He isn’t served by men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath and all things.
Acts 17:26
American King James And has made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
American Standard Version and he made of one every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, having determined `their' appointed seasons, and the bounds of their habitation;
King James And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
World English Bible He made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth, having determined appointed seasons and the boundaries of their dwellings,
Acts 17:27
American King James That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
American Standard Version that they should seek God, if haply they might feel after him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us:
King James That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
World English Bible that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
Acts 17:28
American King James For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
American Standard Version for in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain even of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
King James For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
World English Bible ‘For in him we live, move, and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also his offspring.’
Acts 17:29
American King James For as much then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like to gold, or silver, or stone, graven by are and man's device.
American Standard Version Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and device of man.
King James Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
World English Bible Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.
Acts 17:30
American King James And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to repent:
American Standard Version The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:
King James And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
World English Bible The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,
Acts 17:31
American King James Because he has appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he has ordained; whereof he has given assurance to all men, in that he has raised him from the dead.
American Standard Version inasmuch as he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
King James Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
World English Bible because he has appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he has ordained; of which he has given assurance to all men, in that he has raised him from the dead.”
Acts 17:32
American King James And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear you again of this matter.
American Standard Version Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.
King James And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
World English Bible Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, “We want to hear you again concerning this.”
Acts 17:33
American King James So Paul departed from among them.
American Standard Version Thus Paul went out from among them.
King James So Paul departed from among them.
World English Bible Thus Paul went out from among them.
Acts 17:34
American King James However, certain men joined to him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
American Standard Version But certain men clave unto him, and believed: among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
King James Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
World English Bible But certain men joined with him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.