Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens; and [after] receiving instructions [from Paul] for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible, they left.

Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was greatly angered when he saw that the city was full of idols.

So Paul, standing in the center of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I observe [with every turn I make throughout the city] that you are very religious and devout in all respects.

After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.

Therefore, when we could no longer endure our separation [from you], we thought it best to be left behind, alone at Athens,