Those who were caring for Paul brought him as far as Athens, and there left him, with instructions to Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed.

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

So Paul stood up in the center of Mars Hill, and said: "Men of Athens, I perceive that in all respects you are remarkably religious.

After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.