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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/acts/17.htm">New International Version</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. <a href="/nlt/acts/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. <a href="/esv/acts/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So indeed he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and those worshiping, and in the marketplace on every day with those meeting him. <a href="/kjv/acts/17.htm">King James Bible</a> Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. <a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. <a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present. <a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place every day with those who happened to be present. <a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place every day with those who happened to be present. <a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present. <a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place day after day with any who happened to be there. <a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with those who worshiped God, as well as in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. <a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with those who worshiped God and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. <a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met him. <a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> He went to the synagogue to speak to the Jews and to anyone who worshiped with them. Day after day he also spoke to everyone he met in the market. <a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met with him. <a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He held discussions in the synagogue with Jews and converts to Judaism. He also held discussions every day in the public square with anyone who happened to be there. <a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> So he held discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentiles who worshiped God, and also in the public square every day with the people who happened to come by. <a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> So he began holding discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and other worshipers, as well as every day in the public square with anyone who happened to be there. <a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. <a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a> So he was addressing the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles in the synagogue, and in the marketplace every day those who happened to be there. <a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him. <a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Therefore he disputed in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the other worshippers, and in the market place, day after day, with those whom he happened to meet. <a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a> So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> therefore, indeed, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the worshiping persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met with him. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> So indeed he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and those worshiping, and in the marketplace on every day with those meeting him. <a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> therefore, indeed, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the worshipping persons, and in the market-place every day with those who met with him. <a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Therefore truly he discussed in the synagogue with Jews, and those worshipping, and in the assembly in every day with those being present.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He disputed, therefore, in the synagogue with the Jews, and with them that served God, and in the marketplace, every day with them that were there. <a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And so, he was disputing with the Jews in the synagogue, and with the worshipers, and in public places, throughout each day, with whomever was there. <a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a> So he debated in the synagogue with the Jews and with the worshipers, and daily in the public square with whoever happened to be there. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and also in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he spoke in the synagogue to the Jews and to those who feared God, and in the market place daily with them who were there. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he was speaking in a synagogue with the Jews and with those who were worshipers of God and in the market place with those who gathered everyday.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Accordingly, he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and devout persons, and in the market daily, with those who chanced to meet him. <a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Then indeed he spoke to the Jews, and to the worshipers in the synagogue, and to those incidentally meeting him every day in the forum. <a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped there, and in the forum every day with those he happened to meet.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he disputed therefore in the synagogue with the Jews, and the proselyted Greeks: and in the publick place daily with those he met. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the other worshippers, and in the market place, day after day, with those whom he happened to meet. <a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> So, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the market-place every day with those who met him. <a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He therefore disputed in the synagogue with the Jews and other devout persons on the sabbath-day, and with whomsoever he met in public every day. <a href="/parallel/acts/17-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=5721" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Paul in Athens</a> 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols. 17<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">So</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/1256.htm" title="1256: dielegeto (V-IIM/P-3S) -- To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss.">he reasoned</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgē (N-DFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">with the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiois (Adj-DMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4576.htm" title="4576: sebomenois (V-PPM/P-DMP) -- To reverence, worship, adore. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. Adore.">God-fearing Gentiles,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/58.htm" title="58: agora (N-DFS) -- From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare.">marketplace</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">with</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/3909.htm" title="3909: paratynchanontas (V-PPA-AMP) -- To come by chance, chance to meet. From para and tugchano; to chance near, i.e. Fall in with.">he met</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasan (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">each</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeran (N-AFS) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">day.</a> 18Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/9-20.htm">Acts 9:20</a> Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Acts 18:4</a> Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. <a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a> Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. <a href="/acts/13-5.htm">Acts 13:5</a> When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper. <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1</a> At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2-3</a> As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. <a href="/acts/28-23.htm">Acts 28:23</a> 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. <a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a> Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a> I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. <a href="/1_corinthians/9-20.htm">1 Corinthians 9:20</a> To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-22.htm">1 Corinthians 1:22-24</a> Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, / but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, / but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-32.htm">1 Corinthians 10:32</a> Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Philippians 1:18</a> What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Colossians 4:5-6</a> Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. / Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a> Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.disputed.<a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2-4</a> And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, … <a href="/acts/14-1.htm">Acts 14:1-4</a> And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed… devout.<a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Acts 8:2</a> And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.<a href="/acts/10-2.htm">Acts 10:2</a> A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.<a href="/acts/13-16.htm">Acts 13:16</a> Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.daily.<a href="/proverbs/1-20.htm">Proverbs 1:20-22</a> Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: … <a href="/proverbs/8-1.htm">Proverbs 8:1-4,34</a> Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? … <a href="/jeremiah/6-11.htm">Jeremiah 6:11</a> Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/17-11.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Devout</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Discussions</a> <a href="/acts/9-29.htm">Disputed</a> <a href="/acts/15-23.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">God-Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Greeks</a> <a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Market</a> <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Marketplace</a> <a href="/acts/16-19.htm">Market-Place</a> <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/acts/16-40.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/15-24.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/11-12.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Reasoned</a> <a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Worshipped</a> <a href="/acts/13-50.htm">Worshippers</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Worshipping</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Daily</a> <a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Devout</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Discussions</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Disputed</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Gentiles</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">God-Fearing</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Greeks</a> <a href="/acts/17-27.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/acts/18-2.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/acts/28-15.htm">Market</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-3.htm">Marketplace</a> <a href="/matthew/20-3.htm">Market-Place</a> <a href="/acts/21-22.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Met</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Persons</a> <a href="/acts/17-19.htm">Present</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Reasoned</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Reasoning</a> <a href="/acts/18-4.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/acts/17-25.htm">Worshipped</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-10.htm">Worshippers</a> <a href="/acts/26-7.htm">Worshipping</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 17</div>1. <a href="/acts/17-1.htm">Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,</a> 5. <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">and others persecute him.</a> 10. <a href="/acts/17-10.htm">He is sent to Berea, and preaches there.</a> 13. <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica,</a> 16. <a href="/acts/17-16.htm">he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown;</a> 32. <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles Paul's approach in reasoning in the synagogue reflects his strategy of engaging with those who were familiar with the Scriptures. The synagogue was a central place for teaching and discussion of the Jewish faith, making it a logical starting point for Paul. His reasoning indicates a methodical and logical presentation of the Gospel, likely using the Hebrew Scriptures to demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah. The presence of "God-fearing Gentiles" highlights the inclusion of non-Jews who were attracted to Judaism and its monotheistic beliefs but had not fully converted. This group was often open to the message of Jesus, as they were already seeking spiritual truth beyond paganism. This approach aligns with Paul's pattern seen in other cities, such as Thessalonica (<a href="/acts/17-2.htm">Acts 17:2</a>) and Berea (<a href="/acts/17-10.htm">Acts 17:10-11</a>), where he first reached out to the Jewish community.and in the marketplace with those he met each day The marketplace, or agora, was the hub of public life in ancient Greek cities, serving as a place for commerce, social interaction, and public discourse. By engaging with people in the marketplace, Paul was reaching a diverse audience, including philosophers, merchants, and everyday citizens. This setting allowed for spontaneous and informal discussions, contrasting with the more structured environment of the synagogue. Paul's willingness to engage daily underscores his commitment to spreading the Gospel and his adaptability in reaching different audiences. This method of public engagement is reminiscent of the prophets, who often delivered their messages in public spaces. It also prefigures the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>), where believers are called to make disciples of all nations, indicating the universal scope of the Gospel message.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who is actively engaging in dialogue and reasoning with both Jews and Gentiles. His mission is to spread the Gospel and reason with those he encounters. 2. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue.htm">Synagogue</a> A place of worship and community gathering for Jews. It serves as a central location for teaching and discussion of the Scriptures. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a> The ethnic and religious group who are the primary audience in the synagogue. They are familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures and are awaiting the Messiah. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god-fearing_gentiles.htm">God-fearing Gentiles</a> Non-Jews who worship the God of Israel and are often present in synagogues. They are open to the teachings of Judaism and, by extension, the message of the Gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/m/marketplace.htm">Marketplace</a> A public area where people gather for commerce and social interaction. It represents the broader, diverse audience that Paul engages with daily.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/e/engage_with_diverse_audiences.htm">Engage with Diverse Audiences</a> Paul’s example teaches us to engage with people from different backgrounds and beliefs. We should be prepared to share the Gospel in various settings, whether religious or secular. <a href="/topical/r/reasoning_with_respect.htm">Reasoning with Respect</a> Paul’s method of reasoning implies a respectful dialogue. We should approach discussions about faith with respect and understanding, aiming to persuade rather than confront. <a href="/topical/c/consistency_in_witnessing.htm">Consistency in Witnessing</a> Paul’s daily engagement in the marketplace shows the importance of consistency in our witness. We should seek opportunities to share our faith regularly. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_cultural_contexts.htm">Understanding Cultural Contexts</a> Paul’s ability to speak to both Jews and Gentiles highlights the importance of understanding cultural contexts. We should strive to communicate the Gospel in ways that are relevant to our audience. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_public_spaces_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Public Spaces in Ministry</a> The marketplace represents the public sphere where everyday life happens. We should not limit our ministry to church settings but also engage in public spaces where people gather.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_17.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 17</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_identity_of_the_bereans.htm">What is the identity of the Bereans?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_ezekiel_3_17-18_address_free_will.htm">In Ezekiel 3:17–18, how is the idea of divine responsibility for warning others reconciled with free will and personal accountability? </a> <a href="/q/how_to_be_fishers_of_men_today.htm">How can we become fishers of men today?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_a_cowboy_church.htm">What defines a cowboy church?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/17.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) And in the market daily.--To teach in the synagogue, and to gather the devout persons, i.e., the proselytes to whom the Law had been a schoolmaster, leading them to Christ, was after the usual pattern of St. Paul's work. The third mode of action, disputing in the market-place, the agora, which in every Greek city was the centre of its life, was a new experiment. He saw, we may believe, others so disputing; teachers of this or that school of philosophy, with listeners round them, debating glibly of the "highest good," and the "chief end" of life, and man's relation to the One and the All. Why should not he take part in the discussion, and lead those who were apparently in earnest in their inquiries to the truth which they were vainly seeking?<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - So he reasoned for therefore disputed he, A.V.; and the devout for and with the devout, A.V.; market-place every day for market daily, A.V. Reasoned (διελέγετο, as in ver. 2; <a href="/acts/18-19.htm">Acts 18:19</a> and Acts 24:12). "Disputed" gives the force of διαλέγεσθαι better than "reasoned," because the word in Plato, Thucydides, Xenophon, AElian, etc., is especially used of discussions and arguments in which two persons or more take part. Διάλεκτος is "discussion;" ἡ διαλεκτίκη is the art of drawing answers from your opponent to prove your conclusion; διάλαγος is a "dialogue" (see, however, <a href="/acts/20-7.htm">Acts 20:7</a>). The market-place. "The celebrated Ἀγορά, ... not far from the Pnyx, the Acropolis, and the Amopagus,... rich in noble statues, the central seat of commercial, forensic, and philosophic intercourse, as well as of the busy idleness of the loungers" (Meyer, in loc.). <a href="/commentaries/acts/17-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>So οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. he reasoned διελέγετο (dielegeto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1256.htm">Strong's 1256: </a> To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. synagogue συναγωγῇ (synagōgē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. with the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Jews Ἰουδαίοις (Ioudaiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. God-fearing [Gentiles], σεβομένοις (sebomenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4576.htm">Strong's 4576: </a> To reverence, worship, adore. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. Adore. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. marketplace ἀγορᾷ (agora) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_58.htm">Strong's 58: </a> From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. those τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. he met παρατυγχάνοντας (paratynchanontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3909.htm">Strong's 3909: </a> To come by chance, chance to meet. From para and tugchano; to chance near, i.e. Fall in with. each πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. day. ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/17-17.htm">Acts 17:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/17-17.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 17:17 So he reasoned in the synagogue (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/17-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 17:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 17:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/17-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 17:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 17:18" /></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>