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Berean Standard Bible

“Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.”

Acts 17:22

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Paul has arrived in Athens, walked its streets and been troubled by the many idols. After debating in the marketplace, he is invited to speak to the council of philosophers at the Areopagus, or Mars Hill.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.

World English Bible (WEB)

Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus, and said, “You men of Athens, I perceive that you are very religious in all things.

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.

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Paul got to his feet on Mars' Hill and said, O men of Athens, I see that you are overmuch given to fear of the gods.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And Paul, having stood in the midst of the Areopagus, said, 'Men, Athenians, in all things I perceive you as over-religious;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Estando pues Pablo en medio del Areópago, dijo: Varones Atenienses, en todo os veo como más supersticiosos;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Puesto de pie en el Areópago, Pablo se expresó así: ―Atenienses, he notado que ustedes son muy religiosos,

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