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Berean Standard Bible

“While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.”

Acts 17:16

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Paul is waiting in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the great cultural center of the ancient world. He walks through the city and sees its many monuments.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

World English Bible (WEB)

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

King James Version (KJV)

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was troubled, for he saw all the town full of images of the gods.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Paul waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, beholding the city wholly given to idolatry,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y esperándolos Pablo en Atenas, su espíritu se deshacía en él viendo la ciudad dada á idolatría.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mientras los esperaba en Atenas, Pablo estaba sumamente molesto ante la gran cantidad de ídolos que veía por todas partes.

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