Acts 17:16
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Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
In other translations
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.
Greek words
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People and places
People: Paul
Places: Athens