Places of the Bible

Athens

Achaia · New Testament · 5 verses

The famous city of Greece, a center of philosophy and learning. The name appears in Acts, 1 Thessalonians in the King James text.

About Athens

The famous city of Greece, a center of philosophy and learning.

Its place in the story

In Athens Paul was distressed by the many idols and reasoned in the synagogue and marketplace. He addressed the philosophers on the Areopagus, proclaiming the unknown God and the resurrection, and some believed.

Athens in Scripture (KJV)

“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.”
Acts 17:15 (KJV)
“Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.”
Acts 17:16 (KJV)
“Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.”
Acts 17:22 (KJV)
“After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;”
Acts 18:1 (KJV)
“Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;”
1 Thessalonians 3:1 (KJV)

Where it leads

In Athens Paul proclaimed the risen Christ and the resurrection to the philosophers of the city.

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Where is Athens in the Bible?

The famous city of Greece, a center of philosophy and learning. The name appears in Acts, 1 Thessalonians in the King James text.

What happened at Athens?

In Athens Paul was distressed by the many idols and reasoned in the synagogue and marketplace. He addressed the philosophers on the Areopagus, proclaiming the unknown God and the resurrection, and some believed.

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