And 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.

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, when he saw the city full of idols.

Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars hill, and said: Men of Athens, I perceive that in all respects your reverence for demons excels that of other men.

After these things, Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;

Wherefore, being no longer able to contain ourselves, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;