The men who escorted Paul took him all the way to Athens and, after receiving instructions to have Silas and Timothy join him as soon as possible, they left.

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was deeply disturbed to see the city full of idols.

So Paul stood up in front of the Areopagus and said, "Men of Athens, I see that you are very religious in every way.

After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.