Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. New Living Translation He went to the synagogue to reason with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and he spoke daily in the public square to all who happened to be there. English Standard Version So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Berean Standard Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. Berean Literal Bible So indeed he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and those worshiping, and in the marketplace on every day with those meeting him. King James Bible Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. New King James Version Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. New American Standard Bible So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present. NASB 1995 So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place every day with those who happened to be present. NASB 1977 So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place every day with those who happened to be present. Legacy Standard Bible So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present. Amplified Bible So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the market place day after day with any who happened to be there. Christian Standard Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with those who worshiped God, as well as in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with those who worshiped God and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. American Standard Version So he reasoned in the synagogue with Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met him. Contemporary English Version He went to the synagogue to speak to the Jews and to anyone who worshiped with them. Day after day he also spoke to everyone he met in the market. English Revised Version So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with them that met with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation He held discussions in the synagogue with Jews and converts to Judaism. He also held discussions every day in the public square with anyone who happened to be there. Good News Translation So he held discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentiles who worshiped God, and also in the public square every day with the people who happened to come by. International Standard Version So he began holding discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and other worshipers, as well as every day in the public square with anyone who happened to be there. Majority Standard Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. NET Bible So he was addressing the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles in the synagogue, and in the marketplace every day those who happened to be there. New Heart English Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore he disputed in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. Weymouth New Testament So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the other worshippers, and in the market place, day after day, with those whom he happened to meet. World English Bible So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiontherefore, indeed, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the worshiping persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met with him. Berean Literal Bible So indeed he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and those worshiping, and in the marketplace on every day with those meeting him. Young's Literal Translation therefore, indeed, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the worshipping persons, and in the market-place every day with those who met with him. Smith's Literal Translation Therefore truly he discussed in the synagogue with Jews, and those worshipping, and in the assembly in every day with those being present. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe disputed, therefore, in the synagogue with the Jews, and with them that served God, and in the marketplace, every day with them that were there. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, he was disputing with the Jews in the synagogue, and with the worshipers, and in public places, throughout each day, with whomever was there. New American Bible So he debated in the synagogue with the Jews and with the worshipers, and daily in the public square with whoever happened to be there. New Revised Standard Version So he argued in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and also in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he spoke in the synagogue to the Jews and to those who feared God, and in the market place daily with them who were there. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he was speaking in a synagogue with the Jews and with those who were worshipers of God and in the market place with those who gathered everyday. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAccordingly, he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and devout persons, and in the market daily, with those who chanced to meet him. Godbey New Testament Then indeed he spoke to the Jews, and to the worshipers in the synagogue, and to those incidentally meeting him every day in the forum. Haweis New Testament Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews, and those who worshipped there, and in the forum every day with those he happened to meet. Mace New Testament he disputed therefore in the synagogue with the Jews, and the proselyted Greeks: and in the publick place daily with those he met. Weymouth New Testament So he had discussions in the synagogue with the Jews and the other worshippers, and in the market place, day after day, with those whom he happened to meet. Worrell New Testament So, he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the market-place every day with those who met him. Worsley New Testament He therefore disputed in the synagogue with the Jews and other devout persons on the sabbath-day, and with whomsoever he met in public every day. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul in Athens16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply disturbed in his spirit to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace with those he met each day. 18Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.… Cross References Acts 9:20 Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” Acts 18:4 Every Sabbath he reasoned in the synagogue, trying to persuade Jews and Greeks alike. Acts 19:8 Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. Acts 13:5 When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. And John was with them as their helper. Acts 14:1 At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed. Acts 17:2-3 As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, / explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. Acts 28:23 So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. Acts 28:31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. 1 Corinthians 9:20 To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law. 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 Jews demand signs and Greeks search for wisdom, / but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, / but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. 1 Corinthians 10:32 Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— Philippians 1:18 What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether by false motives or true, Christ is preached. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, Colossians 4:5-6 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. / Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. Treasury of Scripture Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. disputed. Acts 17:2-4 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, … Acts 14:1-4 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the Greeks believed… devout. Acts 8:2 And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him. Acts 10:2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway. Acts 13:16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. daily. Proverbs 1:20-22 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: … Proverbs 8:1-4,34 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? … Jeremiah 6:11 Therefore I am full of the fury of the LORD; I am weary with holding in: I will pour it out upon the children abroad, and upon the assembly of young men together: for even the husband with the wife shall be taken, the aged with him that is full of days. Jump to Previous Daily Devout Discussions Disputed Gentiles God-Fearing Greeks Indeed Jews Market Marketplace Market-Place Meet Met Persons Present Reasoned Reasoning Synagogue Worshipped Worshippers WorshippingJump to Next Daily Devout Discussions Disputed Gentiles God-Fearing Greeks Indeed Jews Market Marketplace Market-Place Meet Met Persons Present Reasoned Reasoning Synagogue Worshipped Worshippers WorshippingActs 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. So he reasoned The Greek word for "reasoned" is "διελέγετο" (dielegeto), which implies a dialogue or discussion rather than a one-sided proclamation. This reflects the Apostle Paul's method of engaging with others through thoughtful conversation, emphasizing the importance of understanding and persuasion in sharing the Gospel. In a conservative Christian perspective, this approach underscores the value of reason and intellect in faith, encouraging believers to be prepared to give a reasoned defense of their beliefs (1 Peter 3:15). in the synagogue with the Jews and God-fearing Gentiles and in the marketplace with those he met each day Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Soοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. he reasoned διελέγετο (dielegeto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1256: To converse, address, preach, lecture; I argue, reason. Middle voice from dia and lego; to say thoroughly, i.e. Discuss. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. synagogue συναγωγῇ (synagōgē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4864: From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. with the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative 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. Jews Ἰουδαίοις (Ioudaiois) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2453: Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. God-fearing [Gentiles], σεβομένοις (sebomenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 4576: To reverence, worship, adore. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to revere, i.e. Adore. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. marketplace ἀγορᾷ (agora) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 58: From ageiro; properly, the town-square; by implication, a market or thoroughfare. with πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. those τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative 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. he met παρατυγχάνοντας (paratynchanontas) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3909: To come by chance, chance to meet. From para and tugchano; to chance near, i.e. Fall in with. each πᾶσαν (pasan) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. day. ἡμέραν (hēmeran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. 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