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.

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

So Paul stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens, I see that in every way you are very religious.

After this he left Athens and went to Corinth.

Therefore when we could endure it no longer, we thought it best to be left behind at Athens alone,