Acts 17:18–21
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.
Then certaine Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoikes, encountred him: and some said, What will this ‖babbler say? Othersome, He seemeth to be a setter foorth of strange gods: because hee preached vnto them Iesus, and the resurrection.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, base fellow.
And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
And they tooke him, and brought him vnto ‖Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- ‖Alternative wordingOr, Mars-hill: It was the highest court in Athens.
For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
For thou bringest certaine strange things to our eares: we would know therefore what these things meane.
(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.)
(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there, spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to heare some new thing.)
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From verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 1:20–21Rank 1 from verse 18
20Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
21For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
20*Where is the wise? where is the Scribe? where is the disputer of this world? Hath not God made foolish the wisedome of this world?
21*For after that, in the wisedom of God, the world by wisedome knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishnesse of preaching, to saue them that beleeue.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Rank 2 from verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 4:10Rank 3 from verse 18
- Colossians 2:8Rank 5 from verse 18
8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.
8Beware lest any man spoile you through Philosophie and vaine deceit, after the tradition of men, after the ‖rudiments of the world, and not after Christ:
- Luke 11:53Rank 6 from verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4Rank 7 from verse 18
3For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
3For I deliuered vnto you first of all, that which I also receiued, how that Christ died for our sinnes according to the Scriptures:
4And that he was buried, and that he rose againe the third day according to the Scriptures.
- Acts 17:31–32Rank 8 from verse 18
31Because 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.
32¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
31Because hee hath appointed a day in the which he will iudge the world in righteousnesse, by that man whom hee hath ordeined, whereof he ‖hath giuen assurance vnto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
32¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, Wee will heare thee againe of this matter.
- Acts 26:23Rank 9 from verse 18
23That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.
23That Christ should suffer, and that hee should be the first that should rise from the dead, & should shew light vnto the people, and to the Gentiles.
9¶ Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
9¶ Then there arose certaine of the Synagogue, which is called the Synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia, and of Asia, disputing with Steuen.
- Proverbs 23:9Rank 12 from verse 18
- Proverbs 26:12Rank 13 from verse 18
- Romans 1:22Rank 14 from verse 18
- Romans 14:9–10Rank 15 from verse 18
9For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.
10But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
9For to this ende Christ both died, and rose, and reuiued, that hee might be Lord both of the dead and liuing.
10But why doest *thou iudge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? wee shall all stand before the Iudgement seat of Christ.
From verse 19
27And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commandeth he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
27And they were all amased, insomuch that they questioned among themselues, saying, What thing is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authoritie commandeth he euen the vncleane spirits, and they doe obey him.
- Acts 17:22Rank 2 from verse 19
- Acts 24:24Rank 3 from verse 19
- Acts 25:22Rank 4 from verse 19
- 1 John 2:7–8Rank 5 from verse 19
7Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.
8Again, a new commandment I write unto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkness is past, and the true light now shineth.
7Brethren, I write no new commandement vnto you, but an olde commandement which ye had from the beginning: the old commandement is the word which ye haue heard from the beginning.
8Againe, a new commandement I write vnto you, which thing is true in him and in you: because the darkenesse is past, and the true light now shineth.
- Acts 17:20Rank 6 from verse 19
- John 13:34Rank 8 from verse 19
- Matthew 10:18Rank 9 from verse 19
From verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 1:23Rank 1 from verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 2:14Rank 2 from verse 20
14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
14But the naturall man receiueth not the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishnesse vnto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
- Hosea 8:12Rank 3 from verse 20
- 1 Corinthians 1:18Rank 4 from verse 20
- 1 Peter 4:4Rank 5 from verse 20
- Acts 10:17Rank 6 from verse 20
17Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made inquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,
17Now while Peter doubted in himselfe what this vision which he had seene, should meane: behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius, had made inquirie for Simons house, and stood before the gate,
- Hebrews 5:11Rank 8 from verse 20
- John 7:35–36Rank 10 from verse 20
35Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
36What manner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot come?
35Then saide the Iewes among themselues, Whither will hee goe, that we shall not find him? will he goe vnto the dispersed among the ‖Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?
36What maner of saying is this that he said, Ye shall seeke me, and shall not find me? and where I am, thither ye cannot come?
- Mark 10:24–26Rank 11 from verse 20
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved?
24And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Iesus answereth againe, and saith vnto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
25It is easier for a camel to goe thorow the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
26And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselues, Who then can be saued?
- Matthew 19:23–25Rank 13 from verse 20
23¶ Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
24And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
23¶ Then said Iesus vnto his disciples, Uerely I say vnto you, that a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdome of heauen.
24And againe I say vnto you, It is easier for a camel to goe thorow the eye of a needle, then for a rich man to enter into the kingdome of God.
25When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saued?
From verse 21
- 2 Timothy 2:16–17Rank 1 from verse 21
16But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
17And their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenæus and Philetus;
16But shun profane and vaine bablings, for they will increase vnto more vngodlinesse.
17And their word will eate as doth a ‖canker: of whom is Hymeneus and Philetus.
- Colossians 4:5Rank 2 from verse 21
- Ephesians 5:16Rank 3 from verse 21
- 1 Timothy 5:13Rank 4 from verse 21
13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
13And withall they learne to bee idle, wandering about from house to house; and not onely idle, but tatlers also, and busibodies, speaking things which they ought not.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11–12Rank 5 from verse 21
11For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
12Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
11For we heare that there are some which walke among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busi-bodies.
12Now them that are such, we command, and exhort by our Lord Iesus Christ, that with quietnesse they worke, and eat their owne bread.
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Acts 17:18
1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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encountered
Met and engaged with.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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1. One who talks idly or foolishly. 2. A contemptuous name applied by hearers to a speaker whose words they reject.
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Sense 1: To speak, declare, tell, or express. Sense 2: What is said.
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Third-person singular present form of seem, meaning to appear, be regarded, or be fitting.
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One who sets forth or proclaims something.
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1. Outward, away, or forward from a place, person, possession, or former position. 2. In constructions of bearing or producing, into birth, growth, fruit, or another stated result. 3. With verbs such as put, stretch, spread, or reach, outward by extension or exertion. 4. In constructions of showing, speaking, issuing, or displaying, into view, expression, publication, or effect. 5. Onward from a stated time or point, as in from that time forth.
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Foreign; belonging to another country. Wonderful; causing surprise; exciting curiosity.
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Proclaimed, announced, or publicly taught.
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resurrection
A rising again from the dead to bodily life.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828
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Acts 17:19
Areopagus, the Athenian place or council before which Paul was brought.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.
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That which is taught; teaching or instruction.
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Of, from, or concerning which or what.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Acts 17:20
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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Foreign; belonging to another country. Wonderful; causing surprise; exciting curiosity.
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Plural form of ear. Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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Sense 1: To intend, purpose, signify, or have in view; lowly, common, or of little worldly distinction, with ‘no mean’ indicating the opposite; middle or intervening, as in the mean time. Sense 2: A means, instrument, method, or agency by which something is done.
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Acts 17:21
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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1. An interrogative or relative pronoun identifying one or more persons or things from a stated or implied set. 2. That which; what.
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1. Used, consumed, exhausted, or emptied. 2. Passed or drew toward its end, as time, a day, or life.
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A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
1. To speak, relate, declare, report, inform, explain, reveal, recount, or make known. 2. To know, discern, or determine, especially in 'cannot tell' or 'who can tell.' 3. To count, number, or enumerate.
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Sense 1: To perceive sound or spoken words. Sense 2: To receive or learn by report. Sense 3: To listen to, regard, or heed. Sense 4: To attend favourably to a request.
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Recently made, begun, known, or received; fresh, different, or not old.
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17Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
17Therefore disputed he in the Synagogue with the Iewes, and with the deuout persons, and in the market dayly with them that met with him.
18Then 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.
18Then certaine Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoikes, encountred him: and some said, What will this ‖babbler say? Othersome, He seemeth to be a setter foorth of strange gods: because hee preached vnto them Iesus, and the resurrection.
Selected passage19And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
19And they tooke him, and brought him vnto ‖Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
Selected passage20For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
20For thou bringest certaine strange things to our eares: we would know therefore what these things meane.
Selected passage21(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.)
21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there, spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to heare some new thing.)
Selected passage22¶ 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.
22¶ Then Paul stood in the mids of ‖Mars-hill, and said, Yee men of Athens, I perceiue that in all things yee are too superstitious.