Acts 17:19 Parallel Translations

Then they brought Paul to the city court, the Areopagus, and asked, "Could you tell us these new ideas that you're teaching?(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?

ASV:

And they took hold of him, and brought him unto the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by thee?

BBE:

And they took him to Mars' Hill, saying, Will you make clear to us what is this new teaching of yours?

DBY:

And having taken hold on him they brought him to Areopagus, saying, Might we know what this new doctrine which is spoken by thee is?

ERV:

And they took hold of him, and brought him unto the Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by thee?

WEY:

Then they took him and brought him up to the Areopagus, asking him, "May we be told what this new teaching of yours is?

WBS:

And they took him, and brought him to Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine is, of which thou speakest?

WEB:

They took hold of him, and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by you?

YLT:

having also taken him, unto the Areopagus they brought him, saying, 'Are we able to know what is this new teaching that is spoken by thee,

Acts 17:19 Cross References

XREF:

Mark 1:27 They were all amazed, so that they debated among themselves, saying, "What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him."

Acts 17:22 So Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I observe that you are very religious in all respects.

Acts 23:19 The commander took him by the hand and stepping aside, began to inquire of him privately, "What is it that you have to report to me?" (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

17:19 And they took him, and brought him unto {k} Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, [is]?
(k) This was a place called, as one would say, Mars hill, where the judges sat who were called Areopagita upon important matters, who in ancient time arraigned Socrates, and afterward condemned him of impiety.

PNT:

17:19 Brought him unto Areopagus. The Greek term for Mars' hill. See Ac 17:22. The hill was a place of assembly. There the supreme court of Athens met. There the courts that sat concerning religious matters convened. The associations had something to do, probably, with Paul being taken here to speak, though the meeting was informal and not official. The hill is about fifty feet high, and was then surrounded by the most glorious works of art in Athens.

WES:

17:19 The Areopagus, or hill of Mars, (dedicated to Mars, the heathen god of war,) was the place where the Athenians held their supreme court of judicature. But it does not appear he was carried thither as a criminal. The original number of its judges was twelve; but afterward it increased to three hundred. These were generally men of the greatest families in Athens, and were famed for justice and integrity.

MHC:

17:16-21 Athens was then famed for polite learning, philosophy, and the fine arts; but none are more childish and superstitious, more impious, or more credulous, than some persons, deemed eminent for learning and ability. It was wholly given to idolatry. The zealous advocate for the cause of Christ will be ready to plead for it in all companies, as occasion offers. Most of these learned men took no notice of Paul; but some, whose principles were the most directly contrary to Christianity, made remarks upon him. The apostle ever dwelt upon two points, which are indeed the principal doctrines of Christianity, Christ and a future state; Christ our way, and heaven our end. They looked on this as very different from the knowledge for many ages taught and professed at Athens; they desire to know more of it, but only because it was new and strange. They led him to the place where judges sat who inquired into such matters. They asked about Paul's doctrine, not because it was good, but because it was new. Great talkers are always busy-bodies. They spend their time in nothing else, and a very uncomfortable account they have to give of their time who thus spend it. Time is precious, and we are concerned to employ it well, because eternity depends upon it, but much is wasted in unprofitable conversation.

CONC:

Able Areopagus Are-op'agus Asking Clear Doctrine Hill Hold Mars Present Presenting Proclaiming Saying Speakest Spoken Teaching Whereof Yours

Areopagus Are-Op'agus Clear Doctrine Hill Hold Mars Meeting New Present Presenting Proclaiming Speakest Teaching Whereof

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