Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
Now when the people heard about the resurrection from the dead, some of them made fun of it, but others said, "We would like to hear [more] from you about this again."
New American Standard Bible
Now when they heard of
King James Version
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
Holman Bible
When they heard about resurrection of the dead, some began to ridicule him. But others said, “We’d like to hear from you again about this.”
International Standard Version
When they heard about a resurrection of the dead, some began joking about it, while others said, "We will hear you again about this."
A Conservative Version
But when they heard the resurrection of the dead, of course they mocked, but others said, We will hear thee again about this.
American Standard Version
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.
Amplified
Now when they heard [the term] resurrection from the dead,
Anderson New Testament
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; others said: We will hear you again concerning this matter.
Bible in Basic English
Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully into this another time.
Common New Testament
Now when they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this subject."
Daniel Mace New Testament
When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some made it a matter of ridicule: others said, we will hear you again upon this subject;
Darby Translation
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, and some said, We will hear thee again also concerning this.
Godbey New Testament
And having heard the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: others said; We will hear thee concerning this even again.
Goodspeed New Testament
When they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, "We should like to hear you again on this subject."
John Wesley New Testament
And when they heard of the resurrection from the dead, some mocked: but others said, We will hear thee again concerning this.
Julia Smith Translation
And having heard of the rising up of the dead, they treated with mockery; and said, We will hear thee again concerning this.
King James 2000
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear you again of this matter.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now [when they] heard about the resurrection of the dead, [some] scoffed, but [others] said, "We will hear you about this again also."
Modern King James verseion
And hearing of a resurrection of the dead, some indeed mocked; and others said, We will hear you again concerning this.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When they heard of the resurrection from death, some mocked, and others said, "We will hear thee again of this matter."
Moffatt New Testament
But on hearing of a 'resurrection of dead men,' some sneered, while others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."
Montgomery New Testament
But on hearing of the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock; but others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."
NET Bible
Now when they heard about the resurrection from the dead, some began to scoff, but others said, "We will hear you again about this."
New Heart English Bible
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, "We want to hear you again concerning this."
Noyes New Testament
And when they heard of a resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but ethers said, We will hear thee again about this matter.
Sawyer New Testament
But when they heard of a resurrection of the dead, some scoffed; but others said, We will hear you again of this.
The Emphasized Bible
Now, when they heard of raising the dead, some, indeed, began to mock, while, others, said - We will hear thee, concerning this, even again.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But when they heard of the resurrection from the dead, Some scoffed: and others said, We will hear thee again on this subject.
Twentieth Century New Testament
On hearing of a resurrection of the dead, some began jeering, but others said that they would hear what he had to say about that another time.
Webster
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again concerning this matter.
Weymouth New Testament
When they heard Paul speak of a resurrection of dead men, some began to scoff. But others said, "We will hear you again on that subject."
Williams New Testament
But when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some sneered, but others said, "We will hear you again on this subject."
World English Bible
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, "We want to hear you again concerning this."
Worrell New Testament
And, hearing of the resurrection of the dead, some, indeed, were mocking; but others said, "We will hear you concerning this yet again."
Worsley New Testament
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some laughed at it: and others said, We will hear thee again concerning this matter.
Youngs Literal Translation
And having heard of a rising again of the dead, some, indeed, were mocking, but others said, 'We will hear thee again concerning this;'
Themes
Athens » A city » A city of greece
causes of Delay » Causes of » Unbelief
Infidelity » Doubters » Materialism, instances of
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Mocking » Of Christ » Of good men
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Procrastination » Causes of » Unbelief
Resurrection » Doubts concerning, on the part of worldly men
The Resurrection » The preaching of, caused » Mocking
Ridicule » Of Christ » Of good men
Scoffing » Instances of » The athenians
Scorning and mocking » The wicked indulge in, against » The resurrection of the dead
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 17:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Speaks To The Areopagus
31 For He has appointed a [certain] day when He will judge the people of the world according to [a standard of] true justice by the man [i.e., Jesus] whom He has appointed [as Judge, See II Tim. 4:8]. [And] He has given assurance to all people [that He will do this] by raising Jesus from the dead." 32 Now when the people heard about the resurrection from the dead, some of them made fun of it, but others said, "We would like to hear [more] from you about this again." 33 So, Paul left [the Areopagus].
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Cross References
Acts 17:18
Also certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers approached him for discussion. Some asked, "What will this know-it-all have to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating [a belief in] some different gods." [They said this] because he was proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection [of the dead].
Acts 2:13
But others made fun of them, saying, "Oh, they are just drunk [i.e., full of new wine]."
Acts 24:25
And as he discussed the matters of doing right, and [maintaining] self control and the coming judgment, Felix became terrified and answered, "Go on away for now; I will call you back when it is convenient for me."
Acts 26:8
So, why should you [Jews] consider it incredible for God to raise the dead?
Luke 14:18
Then all of them, in the same way, began to excuse themselves [from attending]. The first one said to the host, 'I just bought some land and I need to go out and look it over, so please excuse me [from attending the supper].'
Luke 22:63
Now the men who were holding Jesus [in custody] began mocking Him and beating Him.
Luke 23:11
Then Herod and his soldiers treated Jesus with contempt and mocked Him. They dressed Him in a luxurious robe and then sent Him back to Pilate.
Luke 23:36
The soldiers also mocked Him; they came to Him, offering Him sour wine [to drink],
Acts 13:41
[Hab. 1:5 says], "Look, you people who despise [God], and be amazed [at what He can do] and be destroyed [for rejecting Him]; for I [i.e., God] will accomplish such a work during your days that you will not believe [it could happen, even] if someone told you about it."
Acts 17:31
For He has appointed a [certain] day when He will judge the people of the world according to [a standard of] true justice by the man [i.e., Jesus] whom He has appointed [as Judge, See II Tim. 4:8]. [And] He has given assurance to all people [that He will do this] by raising Jesus from the dead."
Acts 25:19
All they had was a controversy with him over their own religion and about someone named Jesus, who had died [but] whom Paul alleges is [now] alive.
Acts 26:24-25
As Paul made his defense in this way, Festus said to him loudly, "Paul, you are crazy. All your education is driving you insane."
1 Corinthians 1:23
but we [apostles] preach that Christ was crucified [for our sins]. This message is offensive to Jews and foolishness to [unconverted] Gentiles.
1 Corinthians 4:10
We are "fools" for Christ's sake, but you people [think you] are "wise" in [the fellowship of] Christ. We are weak, but you people [think you] are "strong." You are honored, but we are despised.
2 Corinthians 6:2
for God said [Isa. 49:8], "I listened to you at the right time [i.e., when you needed my favor], and I helped you on the day of your salvation." Look, now is the right time [to accept God's favor]; now is the day of salvation.
Hebrews 3:7-8
So, even as the Holy Spirit said [Psa. 95:7-11], "Today, if you hear His [i.e., God's] voice,
Hebrews 11:36
And [still] others experienced mockings and floggings, and were even chained up and put in prison.
Hebrews 13:13
So, we should go out to Him, outside of the camp [Note: This probably signifies separating from the whole system of Judaism, as well as full commitment to Christ], bearing the abuse that He suffered.