14. And then immediately the brethren sent forth Paul to go as far as to the sea: and Silas and Timothy abode there still.
15. 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.
16. Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, as he beheld the city full of idols.
17. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met with him.
18. And certain also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. And some said, What would this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.
19. 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?