Acts 17:22

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Acts 17:22-23 The Message (MSG)

So Paul took his stand in the open space at the Areopagus and laid it out for them. “It is plain to see that you Athenians take your religion seriously. When I arrived here the other day, I was fascinated with all the shrines I came across. And then I found one inscribed, TO THE GOD NOBODY KNOWS. I’m here to introduce you to this God so you can worship intelligently, know who you’re dealing with.

Acts 17:22 King James Version (KJV)

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.

Acts 17:22 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects.

Acts 17:22 New Century Version (NCV)

Then Paul stood before the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “People of Athens, I can see you are very religious in all things.

Acts 17:22 American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Acts 17:22 New International Version (NIV)

Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious.

Acts 17:22 New King James Version (NKJV)

Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious

Acts 17:22 Amplified Bible (AMP)

So Paul, standing in the center of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I observe [with every turn I make throughout the city] that you are very religious and devout in all respects.

Acts 17:22 New Living Translation (NLT)

So Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: “Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way

Acts 17:22 The Passion Translation (TPT)

So Paul stood in the middle of the leadership council and said, “Respected leaders of Athens, it is clear to me how extravagant you are in your worship of idols.

Acts 17:22 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)

So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.