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Acts 17:16

American Standard Version

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

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Christian Standard Bible

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed when he saw that the city was full of idols.

English Standard Version

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

King James Version

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

New American Standard Bible

Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he observed that the city was full of idols.

New International Version

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.

New King James Version

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols.

New Living Translation

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply troubled by all the idols he saw everywhere in the city.

World English Bible

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