Those who were caring for Paul's safety went with him as far as Athens, and then left him, taking a message from him to Silas and Timothy, asking them to join him as speedily as possible.

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred within him when he noticed that the city was full of idols.

So Paul, taking his stand in the centre of the Areopagus, spoke as follows: "Men of Athens, I perceive that you are in every respect remarkably religious.

After this he left Athens and came to Corinth.

So when we could endure it no longer, we decided to remain behind in Athens alone;