And those who conducted Paul brought [him] as far as Athens, and [after] receiving an order for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as soon as possible, they went away.

At the same time he was also hoping that money would be given to him by Paul. For this reason also he sent for him as often as possible [and] talked with him.

And [although he] wanted to kill him, he feared the crowd, because they looked upon him as a prophet.

And do not consider [him] as an enemy, but admonish [him] as a brother.

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to [him] as a father, younger men as brothers,

and he subjected all [things] under his feet and gave him [as] head over all [things] to the church,

and [although they] wanted to arrest him, they were afraid of the crowds, because they looked upon him as a prophet.

You have heard the blasphemy! What {do you think}?" And they all condemned him {as deserving death}.

For [although they] knew God, they did not honor [him] as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasoning, and their senseless hearts were darkened.

If therefore you consider me a partner, receive him as [you would] me.

who was faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses also [was] in his household.

And if you call on [him] [as] Father who judges impartially according to each one's work, conduct yourselves with fear during the time of your temporary residence,