So he reasoned (διελεγετο μεν ουν). Accordingly therefore, with his spirit stirred by the proof of idolatry. Imperfect middle of δ…

Therefore disputed he. Or reasoned. He engaged in an argument with them.

With the devout persons. Those worshipping God aft…

And in the market daily.—To teach in the synagogue and to gather the devout persons, i.e., the proselytes to who…

In spite of not wanting to begin a mission in Athens until Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul could not keep from proclaiming the Good New…

With the Jews and religious men. It was an ordinary practice for Paul, wherever the Jews had synagogues, to begin there and to offer Chris…

Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews
There being a synagogue of the Jews here, and there being many …

Athens was then famed for refined learning, philosophy, and the fine arts; yet no one is more childish, superstitious, impious, or credulous than s…