Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. New Living Translation Those escorting Paul went with him all the way to Athens; then they returned to Berea with instructions for Silas and Timothy to hurry and join him. English Standard Version Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed. Berean Standard Bible Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. Berean Literal Bible Now those escorting Paul brought him unto Athens, and having received a command unto Silas and Timothy that as quickly as possible they should come to him, they departed. King James Bible And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed. New King James Version So those who conducted Paul brought him to Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed. New American Standard Bible Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left. NASB 1995 Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left. NASB 1977 Now those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed. Legacy Standard Bible Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left. Amplified Bible Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens; and [after] receiving instructions [from Paul] for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible, they left. Christian Standard Bible Those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him as quickly as possible, they departed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving instructions for Silas and Timothy to come to him as quickly as possible, they departed. American Standard Version But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed. Contemporary English Version Some men went with Paul as far as Athens, and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. English Revised Version But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed. GOD'S WORD® Translation The men who escorted Paul took him all the way to the city of Athens. When the men left Athens, they took instructions back to Silas and Timothy to join Paul as soon as possible. Good News Translation The men who were taking Paul went with him as far as Athens and then returned to Berea with instructions from Paul that Silas and Timothy should join him as soon as possible. International Standard Version The men who escorted Paul took him all the way to Athens and, after receiving instructions to have Silas and Timothy join him as soon as possible, they left. Majority Standard Bible Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. NET Bible Those who accompanied Paul escorted him as far as Athens, and after receiving an order for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left. New Heart English Bible But those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens. Receiving a commandment to Silas and Timothy that they should come to him very quickly, they departed. Webster's Bible Translation And they that conducted Paul brought him to Athens: and receiving a commandment to Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed. Weymouth New Testament Those who were caring for Paul's safety went with him as far as Athens, and then left him, taking a message from him to Silas and Timothy, asking them to join him as speedily as possible. World English Bible But those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens. Receiving a commandment to Silas and Timothy that they should come to him very quickly, they departed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd those conducting Paul, brought him to Athens, and having received a command to Silas and Timotheus that with all speed they may come to him, they departed; Berean Literal Bible Now those escorting Paul brought him unto Athens, and having received a command unto Silas and Timothy that as quickly as possible they should come to him, they departed. Young's Literal Translation And those conducting Paul, brought him unto Athens, and having received a command unto Silas and Timotheus that with all speed they may come unto him, they departed; Smith's Literal Translation And they conveying Paul brought him even to Athens: and having taken a command to Silas and Timothy that now they might come to him most speedily, they departed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they that conducted Paul, brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a commandment from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him with all speed, they departed. Catholic Public Domain Version Then those who were leading Paul brought him as far as Athens. And having received an order from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him quickly, they set out. New American Bible After Paul’s escorts had taken him to Athens, they came away with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. New Revised Standard Version Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and after receiving instructions to have Silas and Timothy join him as soon as possible, they left him. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd those who escorted Paul went with him as far as the city of Athens: and when they were leaving him, they received from him an epistle to Silas and Ti-mo’the-us requesting them to come to him in haste. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And those who accompanied Paulus came with him to Athens the city and when they left his presence, they took a letter from him to Shila and Timotheos that they should go quickly to him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd those who conducted Paul brought him to Athens: and having received a commandment for Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him as soon as possible, they departed. Godbey New Testament But having embarked Paul, they led him even to Athens: and receiving commandment to Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as quickly as possible, they departed from him. Haweis New Testament And those who conduced Paul brought him as far as Athens, and receiving an injunction for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as speedily as possible, they departed. Mace New Testament however Paul's guides attended him to Athens: where they left him, after having received his orders for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed. Weymouth New Testament Those who were caring for Paul's safety went with him as far as Athens, and then left him, taking a message from him to Silas and Timothy, asking them to join him as speedily as possible. Worrell New Testament But those conducting Paul brought him as far as Athens; and, having received a command to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him as soon as possible, they departed. Worsley New Testament And they that conducted Paul attended him to Athens: and receiving an order to Silas and Timothy, to come to him as soon as possible, they departed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Character of the Bereans…14The brothers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy remained in Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.… Cross References Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 15:36 Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” Acts 19:21 After these things had happened, Paul resolved in the Spirit to go to Jerusalem, passing through Macedonia and Achaia. “After I have been there,” he said, “I must see Rome as well.” Acts 20:1-3 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. / After traveling through that area and speaking many words of encouragement, he arrived in Greece, / where he stayed three months. And when the Jews formed a plot against him as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. Acts 13:13 After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. Acts 16:9-10 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. Acts 23:11 The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.” Romans 1:15 That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome. 1 Thessalonians 3:1-2 So when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens. / We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, 2 Corinthians 1:16 I wanted to visit you on my way to Macedonia, and to return to you from Macedonia, and then to have you help me on my way to Judea. Philippians 1:26 so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me. 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. / Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. / For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. ... 2 Timothy 4:13 When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments. Genesis 12:1-4 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” ... Treasury of Scripture And they that conducted Paul brought him to Athens: and receiving a commandment to Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed. Athens. Acts 18:1 After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 1 Thessalonians 3:1 Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; receiving. Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. 2 Timothy 4:10,11,20,21 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia… Titus 3:12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. Jump to Previous Athens Caring Command Commandment Conducted Conducting Departed Escorted Far Join Message Paul Paul's Quickly Receiving Safety Silas Soon Speed Speedily Timotheus TimothyJump to Next Athens Caring Command Commandment Conducted Conducting Departed Escorted Far Join Message Paul Paul's Quickly Receiving Safety Silas Soon Speed Speedily Timotheus TimothyActs 17 1. Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,5. and others persecute him. 10. He is sent to Berea, and preaches there. 13. Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica, 16. he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown; 32. whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ. Those who accompanied Paul This phrase refers to the companions of Paul who were likely believers from Berea. The Greek word for "accompanied" is "καθοδηγέω" (kathodigeo), which means to lead or guide. This indicates that Paul was not traveling alone but was supported by fellow believers who were committed to his mission. This companionship reflects the early Christian community's emphasis on fellowship and mutual support, as seen throughout the Acts of the Apostles. brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Those whoοἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. escorted καθιστάνοντες (kathistanontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2525: From kata and histemi; to place down, i.e. to designate, constitute, convoy. Paul Παῦλον (Paulon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. brought [him] ἤγαγον (ēgagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 71: A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. to ἕως (heōs) Preposition Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. Athens Ἀθηνῶν (Athēnōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 116: Athens, the intellectual capital of Greece. Plural of Athene; Athenoe, the capitol of Greece. and then καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [returned] ἐξῄεσαν (exēesan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1826: (originally: I shall go out), I go out (away), depart. From ek and eimi; to issue, i.e. Leave, escape. with λαβόντες (labontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. instructions ἐντολὴν (entolēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. for πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Silas Σιλᾶν (Silan) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4609: Silas, a pet-form of the name Silvanus; a Roman citizen and a helper of Paul. Contraction for Silouanos; Silas, a Christian. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Timothy Τιμόθεον (Timotheon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5095: Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. [join] ἔλθωσιν (elthōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2064: To come, go. him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. soon as possible. τάχιστα (tachista) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural - Superlative Strong's 5033: Neuter plural of the superlative of tachus; most quickly, i.e. as soon as possible. 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