Acts 17:16

Acts 17:16 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

16Now 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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

16Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was greatly angered when he saw that the city was full of idols.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

16Now 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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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16Nowe while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirite was stirred in him, when hee sawe the citie subiect to idolatrie.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

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

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

16Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy in Athens. He was very upset to see that the city was full of statues of gods.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16While Paul was waiting in Athens for Silas and Timothy, he walked around. He saw that the people in the city had many idols. When Paul saw this, he became very upset.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16and Paul waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, beholding the city wholly given to idolatry,

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