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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/acts/17.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />At that, Paul left the Council.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/acts/17.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />That ended Paul’s discussion with them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/acts/17.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So Paul went out from their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that, Paul left the Areopagus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Thus Paul went out from their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/acts/17.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So Paul departed from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Paul departed from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Paul went out from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So Paul went out of their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So Paul went out of their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In this way, Paul went out of their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Paul left them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Paul left their presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Paul left their presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus Paul went out from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Paul left the council meeting, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus Paul went out from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With this response, Paul left the court.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And so Paul left the meeting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And so Paul left the meeting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />At that, Paul left the Areopagus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Paul left the Areopagus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus Paul went out from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So Paul departed from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So Paul went away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Thus Paul went out from among them. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and so Paul went forth from the midst of them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Thus Paul went out from their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and so Paul went forth from the midst of them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And so Paul went forth from the midst of them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Paul went out from among them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So Paul departed from their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And so Paul left them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />At that point Paul left them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So Paul left them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And so Paulus went out from among them.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And so Paul departed from among them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />So Paul went out from their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And so Paul departed from the midst of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />upon which Paul left the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />So Paul went away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Thus Paul went forth out of their midst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />So Paul went out of the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/acts/17-33.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5905" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Paul Before the Areopagus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.” <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).">At that,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3972.htm" title="3972: Paulos (N-NMS) -- Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.">Paul</a> <a href="/greek/1831.htm" title="1831: exēlthen (V-AIA-3S) -- To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.">left</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3319.htm" title="3319: mesou (Adj-GNS) -- Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).">the Areopagus.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">34</span>But some joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-42.htm">Acts 13:42-43</a></span><br />As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath. / After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Acts 18:1</a></span><br />After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-4.htm">Acts 14:4-7</a></span><br />The people of the city were divided. Some sided with the Jews, and others with the apostles. / But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them, / they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8-10</a></span><br />Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. / But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. / This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23-24</a></span><br />So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. / Some of them were convinced by what he said, but others refused to believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37-41</a></span><br />When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” / Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. / This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1-4</a></span><br />While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. / They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-33.htm">Acts 5:33-42</a></span><br />When the Council members heard this, they were enraged, and they resolved to put the apostles to death. / But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a short time. / “Men of Israel,” he said, “consider carefully what you are about to do to these men. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20-22</a></span><br />Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” / All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?” / But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-44.htm">Acts 10:44-48</a></span><br />While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard his message. / All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. / For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-29.htm">Acts 16:29-34</a></span><br />Calling for lights, the jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. / Then he brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” / They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved, you and your household.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Acts 26:28-29</a></span><br />Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?” / “Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/8-5.htm">Acts 8:5-8</a></span><br />Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them. / The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/11-20.htm">Acts 11:20-21</a></span><br />But some of them, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began speaking to the Greeks as well, proclaiming the good news about the Lord Jesus. / The hand of the Lord was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Acts 15:12</a></span><br />The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So Paul departed from among them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/6-15.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/17-15.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">Paul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/17-34.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/acts/18-23.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/acts/27-21.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/acts/18-1.htm">Paul</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 17</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/17-5.htm">and others persecute him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/17-10.htm">He is sent to Berea, and preaches there.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/17-16.htm">he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/acts/17-32.htm">whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/17.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/17.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>At that</b><br>This phrase indicates a pivotal moment in the narrative. Paul has just delivered a sermon to the Athenians, addressing their altar to an "unknown god" and proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus. The phrase "at that" suggests a conclusion to his discourse, highlighting the immediate reaction of the audience. This moment is significant as it marks the end of Paul's engagement with the intellectual elite of Athens, a city known for its philosophical heritage.<p><b>Paul</b><br>Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, is a central figure in the New Testament. A Pharisee by training, he became a fervent apostle of Christ after his conversion experience on the road to Damascus. His missionary journeys, as recorded in Acts, were instrumental in spreading Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. In this context, Paul is in Athens, a city renowned for its philosophical schools, engaging with both Jews and Gentiles.<p><b>left</b><br>The act of leaving signifies the end of Paul's formal engagement with the Athenians at the Areopagus. This departure can be seen as a strategic move, as Paul often left places where his message was met with resistance or ridicule. It also reflects the itinerant nature of his ministry, as he traveled extensively to preach the Gospel.<p><b>the Areopagus</b><br>The Areopagus, also known as Mars Hill, was a prominent rock outcropping in Athens. It served as the meeting place for the council of elders, which was responsible for overseeing matters of religion and morality. This location is significant because it was a center of philosophical debate and legal proceedings. Paul's presence here underscores the importance of his message, as he was addressing an audience well-versed in Greek philosophy and religion. The Areopagus symbolizes the intersection of Christian theology with Greek thought, highlighting the universality of the Gospel message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>The apostle who is central to the Book of Acts, known for his missionary journeys and spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. In <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Acts 17</a>, he is in Athens, engaging with philosophers and sharing the message of Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/areopagus.htm">Areopagus</a></b><br>A prominent rock outcropping in Athens, also known as Mars Hill. It was a place where the council of elders met and where philosophical discussions took place. Paul used this setting to address the Athenians about their religious beliefs.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/athens.htm">Athens</a></b><br>A city in Greece known for its rich history in philosophy, arts, and religion. It was a center of learning and culture during Paul's time.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/epicureans_and_stoics.htm">Epicureans and Stoics</a></b><br>Philosophers who engaged with Paul in Athens. The Epicureans pursued pleasure as the highest good, while the Stoics emphasized rationality and self-control.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/dionysius_the_areopagite_and_damaris.htm">Dionysius the Areopagite and Damaris</a></b><br>Individuals mentioned later in <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Acts 17</a> who were among those who believed Paul's message after his speech at the Areopagus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/e/engaging_culture_with_the_gospel.htm">Engaging Culture with the Gospel</a></b><br>Paul’s approach in Athens shows the importance of understanding and engaging with the culture around us to effectively communicate the Gospel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_witnessing.htm">Boldness in Witnessing</a></b><br>Despite being in a city full of idols and philosophical opposition, Paul boldly proclaimed the truth of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_evangelism.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Evangelism</a></b><br>Paul’s departure from the Areopagus reminds us that the results of evangelism are in God’s hands. Our role is to faithfully share the message.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a></b><br>Even in a place like Athens, known for its intellectualism and idolatry, the Gospel had the power to transform lives, as seen in the conversion of Dionysius and Damaris.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respectful_dialogue.htm">Respectful Dialogue</a></b><br>Paul’s respectful engagement with the Athenians serves as a model for how Christians can discuss faith with those who hold different beliefs.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 17</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_unknown_god_do_you_worship.htm">What is the unknown god you worship in ignorance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/proof_of_athens'_'unknown_god'_altar.htm">Acts 17:22-23 - Is there historical or archaeological proof of an altar dedicated 'to an Unknown God' in ancient Athens?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/acts_17_26__one_man_origin_vs._evidence.htm">Acts 17:26 - How can all nations come from one man when genetic and archaeological evidence suggest multiple human origins?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_a_bi-vocational_pastor_do.htm">What is the significance of the Areopagus in history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> <span class="accented">- Thus</span> for so, A.V. and T.R.; <span class="accented">went out</span> for <span class="accented">departed</span>, A.V. The meaning is that he left the assembly in the Areopagus. At ver. 22 we were told that he stood <span class="greek">ἐν μέσῳ τοῦ Ἀρείου πάγου</span> (where see note); now he went out <span class="greek">ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν</span>, leaving them still sitting on their benches, while he walked down the steps to the city again from the place where he stood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/acts/17-33.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">At that,</span><br /><span class="grk">οὕτως</span> <span class="translit">(houtōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3779.htm">Strong's 3779: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Paul</span><br /><span class="grk">Παῦλος</span> <span class="translit">(Paulos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3972.htm">Strong's 3972: </a> </span><span class="str2">Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">left</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξῆλθεν</span> <span class="translit">(exēlthen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1831.htm">Strong's 1831: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the Areopagus].</span><br /><span class="grk">μέσου</span> <span class="translit">(mesou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3319.htm">Strong's 3319: </a> </span><span class="str2">Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun).</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/acts/17-33.htm">Acts 17:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/acts/17-33.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 17:33 Thus Paul went out from among them (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/17-32.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 17:32"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 17:32" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/17-34.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 17:34"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 17:34" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>