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Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others. <a href="/nlt/acts/17.htm">New Living Translation</a> but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/esv/acts/17.htm">English Standard Version</a> But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them. <a href="/bsb/acts/17.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But some joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But some men, having joined themselves to him, believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/kjv/acts/17.htm">King James Bible</a> Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/nkjv/acts/17.htm">New King James Version</a> However, some men joined him and believed, among them Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/nasb_/acts/17.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/nasb/acts/17.htm">NASB 1995</a> But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them. <a href="/nasb77/acts/17.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them. <a href="/lsb/acts/17.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them. <a href="/amp/acts/17.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But some men joined him and believed; among them were Dionysius, [a judge] of the Council of Areopagus, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/csb/acts/17.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> However, some people joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/hcsb/acts/17.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> However, some men joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/asv/acts/17.htm">American Standard Version</a> But certain men clave unto him, and believed: among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/cev/acts/17.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> some of the men put their faith in the Lord and went with Paul. One of them was a council member named Dionysius. A woman named Damaris and several others also put their faith in the Lord. <a href="/erv/acts/17.htm">English Revised Version</a> But certain men clave unto him, and believed: among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/gwt/acts/17.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Some men joined him and became believers. With them were Dionysius, who was a member of the court, and a woman named Damaris, and some other people. <a href="/gnt/acts/17.htm">Good News Translation</a> Some men joined him and believed, among whom was Dionysius, a member of the council; there was also a woman named Damaris, and some other people. <a href="/isv/acts/17.htm">International Standard Version</a> Some men joined him and became believers. With them were Dionysius, who was a member of the Areopagus, a woman named Damaris, and some others along with them. <a href="/msb/acts/17.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But some joined him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others who were with them. <a href="/net/acts/17.htm">NET Bible</a> But some people joined him and believed. Among them were Dionysius, who was a member of the Areopagus, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/nheb/acts/17.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But some people joined with him, and believed, among whom also was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/wbt/acts/17.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But certain men adhered to him, and believed: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A few, however, attached themselves to him and believed, among them being Dionysius a member of the Council, a gentlewoman named Damaris, and some others. <a href="/web/acts/17.htm">World English Bible</a> But certain men joined with him and believed, including Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/17.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and certain men having cleaved to him, believed, among whom [is] also Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman, by name Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/blb/acts/17.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But some men, having joined themselves to him, believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/ylt/acts/17.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and certain men having cleaved to him, did believe, among whom is also Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman, by name Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/slt/acts/17.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And certain men having joined him, believed: among whom also Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman by name Damaris, and others with them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/17.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But certain men adhering to him, did believe; among whom was also Dionysius, the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/cpdv/acts/17.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Yet truly, certain men, adhering to him, did believe. Among these were also Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/nabre/acts/17.htm">New American Bible</a> But some did join him, and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the Court of the Areopagus, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/17.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But some of them joined him and became believers, including Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/17.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Some of them, however, followed him and were converted; one of them was Di-onys’ius, one of the judges of Ar-e-op’a-gus, and a woman named Dam’a-ris, and others with them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/17.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And some of them joined him and believed, but one of them was Dionysius of the Judges of Areos-Pagos, and one woman whose name was Damaris, and others with them. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/17.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But certain men associated with him, and believed; among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/godbey/acts/17.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But certain men, having adhered to him, believed; among whom was also Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman Damarias by name, and others along with them. <a href="/haweis/acts/17.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But certain persons cleaving to him, believed: among whom was even Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.<CM> <a href="/mace/acts/17.htm">Mace New Testament</a> however, there were some who adher'd to him, as Denis the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/wey/acts/17.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> A few, however, attached themselves to him and believed, among them being Dionysius a member of the Council, a gentlewoman named Damaris, and some others. <a href="/worrell/acts/17.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But certain men, joining themselves to him, believed; among whom also were Dionysius?the Areopagite?and a woman, Damaris by name, and others with them. <a href="/worsley/acts/17.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Some however adhered to him, and believed: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them. <a href="/parallel/acts/17-34.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=5909" 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 Before the Areopagus</a> …33At that, Paul left the Areopagus. 34<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: andres (N-NMP) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man."></a> <a href="/greek/2853.htm" title="2853: kollēthentes (V-APP-NMP) -- From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick.">joined</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: episteusan (V-AIA-3P) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">and believed,</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.">including</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hois (RelPro-DMP) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1354.htm" title="1354: Dionysios (N-NMS) -- Dionysius, an Athenian. From Dionusos; reveller; Dionysius, an Athenian.">Dionysius</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/698.htm" title="698: Areopagitēs (N-NMS) -- From Areios Pagos; an Areopagite or member of the court held on Mars' Hill.">Areopagite,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynē (N-NFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">a woman</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/1152.htm" title="1152: Damaris (N-NFS) -- Damaris, an Athenian woman. Probably from the base of damazo; perhaps gentle; Damaris, an Athenian woman.">Damaris,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heteroi (Adj-NMP) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">others</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">who were with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> <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="/john/12-42.htm">John 12:42-43</a> Nevertheless, many of the leaders believed in Him. But because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue. / For they loved praise from men more than praise from God. <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a> Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. <a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a> But many who heard the message believed, and the number of men grew to about five thousand. <a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48</a> When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed. <a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14-15</a> Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us. <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Acts 18:8</a> Crispus, the synagogue leader, and his whole household believed in the Lord. And many of the Corinthians who heard the message believed and were baptized. <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Romans 16:23</a> Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-26.htm">1 Corinthians 1:26-29</a> Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ... <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:9-10</a> For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God / and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath. <a href="/2_timothy/1-12.htm">2 Timothy 1:12</a> For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day. <a href="/matthew/13-23.htm">Matthew 13:23</a> But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop—a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.” <a href="/john/1-12.htm">John 1:12-13</a> But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— / children born not of blood, nor of the desire or will of man, but born of God. <a href="/john/6-44.htm">John 6:44</a> “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. <a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27-28</a> My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. / I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. <a href="/john/17-20.htm">John 17:20-21</a> I am not asking on behalf of them alone, but also on behalf of those who will believe in Me through their message, / that all of them may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I am in You. May they also be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>However, certain men joined to him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.certain.<a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Acts 17:4</a> And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.<a href="/acts/13-48.htm">Acts 13:48</a> And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.<a href="/isaiah/55-10.htm">Isaiah 55:10-11</a> For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: … the Areopagite.<a href="/acts/17-19.htm">Acts 17:19</a> And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?<a href="/john/7-48.htm">John 7:48-52</a> Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? … <a href="/john/19-38.htm">John 19:38-42</a> And after this Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, besought Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave him leave. He came therefore, and took the body of Jesus… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/119-31.htm">Adhered</a> <a href="/acts/17-22.htm">Areopagus</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/17-12.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-21.htm">Clave</a> <a href="/luke/10-11.htm">Cleaved</a> <a href="/acts/17-33.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/17-18.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/9-25.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/acts/14-20.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/acts/17-13.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/acts/5-13.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/acts/13-1.htm">Member</a> <a href="/acts/17-32.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Support</a> <a href="/acts/17-4.htm">Themselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/4-4.htm">Adhered</a> <a href="/acts/17-19.htm">Areopagus</a> <a href="/titus/2-4.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/acts/19-4.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/acts/18-8.htm">Believed</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Clave</a> <a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Cleaved</a> <a href="/acts/22-5.htm">Council</a> <a href="/acts/19-19.htm">Few</a> <a href="/acts/22-4.htm">Followers</a> <a href="/acts/27-26.htm">Howbeit</a> <a href="/acts/19-34.htm">However</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Joined</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-19.htm">Joining</a> <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Member</a> <a href="/acts/19-25.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/19-38.htm">Support</a> <a href="/acts/18-6.htm">Themselves</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>But some joined him and believed This phrase highlights the mixed response to Paul's preaching in Athens. Despite the intellectual and philosophical challenges he faced, some individuals were moved by his message. This reflects the broader pattern in Acts where the Gospel elicits varied reactions, from rejection to acceptance. The act of joining and believing signifies a commitment to the teachings of Christ, a theme consistent throughout the New Testament (e.g., <a href="/acts/2-41.htm">Acts 2:41</a>, <a href="/acts/4-4.htm">Acts 4:4</a>).including Dionysius the Areopagite Dionysius is identified as an Areopagite, indicating he was a member of the Areopagus, the high court of Athens. This suggests that Paul's message reached influential and educated individuals. The Areopagus was a significant cultural and judicial center, and Dionysius's conversion is notable as it represents the Gospel's penetration into the heart of Greek intellectualism. His conversion is a testament to the power of the Gospel to transcend cultural and philosophical barriers.a woman named Damaris The mention of Damaris is significant as it highlights the inclusive nature of the early Christian movement, which welcomed both men and women. In a patriarchal society, the acknowledgment of a woman's conversion underscores the radical nature of the Gospel, which offers salvation to all, regardless of gender. This aligns with other New Testament passages that emphasize the role of women in the early church (e.g., <a href="/romans/16.htm">Romans 16:1-2</a>, <a href="/philippians/4-2.htm">Philippians 4:2-3</a>).and others who were with them This phrase indicates that Dionysius and Damaris were not alone in their belief; there were others who also accepted Paul's message. This suggests the beginning of a Christian community in Athens, a city known for its philosophical diversity. The formation of such communities is a recurring theme in Acts, illustrating the spread of Christianity across different regions and cultures. This growth fulfills the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>) and demonstrates the universal appeal of the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/dionysius_the_areopagite.htm">Dionysius the Areopagite</a> A member of the Areopagus, which was a council of elders in Athens responsible for overseeing religious and moral matters. His conversion signifies the impact of Paul's message even among the intellectual elite of Athens. 2. <a href="/topical/d/damaris.htm">Damaris</a> A woman who believed Paul's message. Her mention highlights the inclusive nature of the Gospel, reaching both men and women. 3. <a href="/topical/a/athens.htm">Athens</a> A city known for its philosophical and intellectual pursuits. It was a center of Greek culture and thought, making it a significant location for Paul's missionary work. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paul's_missionary_journey.htm">Paul's Missionary Journey</a> This event is part of Paul's second missionary journey, where he engages with diverse audiences, including Jews, God-fearing Greeks, and philosophers. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_areopagus.htm">The Areopagus</a> A prominent rock outcropping in Athens where philosophical discussions and legal matters were often held. It symbolizes the intersection of faith and reason in Paul's ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_the_gospel.htm">The Power of the Gospel</a> The Gospel can penetrate even the most intellectual and skeptical environments, as seen in Athens. Believers should be confident in sharing their faith in all settings. <a href="/topical/i/inclusivity_of_the_gospel.htm">Inclusivity of the Gospel</a> The mention of both Dionysius and Damaris highlights that the Gospel is for everyone, regardless of gender or social status. <a href="/topical/e/engaging_culture_with_truth.htm">Engaging Culture with Truth</a> Paul’s approach in Athens shows the importance of understanding and engaging with the culture while presenting the truth of the Gospel. <a href="/topical/f/faith_and_reason.htm">Faith and Reason</a> The conversion of Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, illustrates that faith and reason are not mutually exclusive but can coexist and complement each other. <a href="/topical/p/personal_response_to_the_gospel.htm">Personal Response to the Gospel</a> The varied responses in Athens remind us that while some may mock or dismiss the message, others will believe and join the faith community.<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/who_was_damaris_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Damaris in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_erastus_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Erastus in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/when_did_disciples_see_jesus_in_galilee.htm">When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).</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>(34) Certain men clave unto him.--The word implies practically both companionship and conversion. There was an attractive power in the Apostle's character that drew men unto him.Dionysius the Areopagite.--As the constitution of the Court of the Areopagus required its members to have filled a high magisterial function, such as that of Archon, and to be above sixty, the convert must have been a man of some note. According to a tradition, ascribed by Eusebius (Hist. iii. 4, iv. 23) to Dionysius, Bishop of Corinth, he became Bishop of Athens. An elaborate treatise on the Hierarchy of Heaven, Cherubim, Seraphim, Thrones, Dominations, and the like, is extant under his name, but is obviously of much later date, probably of the fourth or fifth century. The legend of the Seven Champions of Christendom has transformed him into the St. Denys of France. A church dedicated to him stands on the Areopagus of modern Athens.Damaris.--Chrysostom says that she was the wife of Dionysius, but this is obviously only a conjecture.And others with them.--The contrast between this and the "great multitude," the "many" at Thessalonica and Ber?a, is very significant. Not less striking is the absence of any reference to Athens in St. Paul's Epistles. Of all the cities which he visited, it was that with which he had least sympathy. All that can be said is that he may have included them among "the saints which are in all Achaia" (<a href="/2_corinthians/1-1.htm" title="Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia:">2Corinthians 1:1</a>) in his prayers and hopes. It would almost seem as if he felt that little was gained by entering into a discussion on the great questions of natural theology; and therefore he came to Corinth, determined to know nothing "but Jesus Christ, and Him crucified" (<a href="/1_corinthians/2-2.htm" title="For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.">1Corinthians 2:2</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/17.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 34. - But for howbeit, A.V.; whom also for the which, A.V. Dionysius the Areopagite. The earliest notice we have of him in ecclesiastical writers is the well-known one of Eusebius, 'Eccl. Hist.,' 3. 4, in which he says, "We are told by an ancient writer, Dionysius the pastor of the diocese of Corinth (ob. ), that his namesake Dionysius the Areopagite, of whom St. Luke says in the Acts that he was the first who embraced the faith after St. Paul's discourse in the Areopagus, became the first bishop of the Church in Athens." Eusebius repeats the statement in his long notice of Dionysius of Corinth, in 4. 23. Other uncertain traditions speak of him (Suidas) as one who rose to the height of Greek erudition, and as having suffered a cruel martyrdom (Niceph., 3:11). "The works which go by his name are undoubtedly spurious" (Alford). Damaris; "wholly unknown" (Meyer), but certainly not the wife of Dionysius, as Chrysostom (' De Sacerd.,' 4:7) and others have thought ('Dictionary of the Bible'). And others with them. These would seem to be but few from St. Luke's way of mentioning them, and from our hearing nothing more in the Acts about the Church at Athens. It is remarkable that this small number of converts coincides with the weakness of the synagogue at Athens - too weak to persecute, and too weak to make proselytes among the Greeks of Athens. It scorns clear that nowhere else had St. Paul won so few souls to Christ. And yet God's Word did not return to him wholly void. The seed fell on some good ground, to bring forth fruit unto eternal life. <a href="/commentaries/acts/17-34.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. some τινὲς (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. people ἄνδρες (andres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. joined κολληθέντες (kollēthentes) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2853.htm">Strong's 2853: </a> From kolla; to glue, i.e. to stick. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [and] believed, ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. including 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. Dionysius Διονύσιος (Dionysios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1354.htm">Strong's 1354: </a> Dionysius, an Athenian. From Dionusos; reveller; Dionysius, an Athenian. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. Areopagite, Ἀρεοπαγίτης (Areopagitēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_698.htm">Strong's 698: </a> From Areios Pagos; an Areopagite or member of the court held on Mars' Hill. a woman γυνὴ (gynē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Damaris, Δάμαρις (Damaris) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1152.htm">Strong's 1152: </a> Damaris, an Athenian woman. Probably from the base of damazo; perhaps gentle; Damaris, an Athenian woman. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. others ἕτεροι (heteroi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different. [who were] with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. them. αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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