Paul’s Address in the Areopagus
Acts 17:32
In 9 translations
- BSB
- When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”
- KJV
- ¶ And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
- WEB
- Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, “We want to hear you again concerning this.”
- ASV
- Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.
- LSV
- And having heard of a resurrection of the dead, some, indeed, were mocking, but others said, “We will hear you again concerning this”;
- YLT
- And having heard of a rising again of the dead, some, indeed, were mocking, but others said, 'We will hear thee again concerning this;'
- DBY
- And when they heard [of the] resurrection of the dead, some mocked, and some said, We will hear thee again also concerning this.
- DRC
- And when they had heard of the resurrection of the dead, some indeed mocked, but others said: We will hear thee again concerning this matter.
- GNV
- Now when they heard of the resurrection from the dead, some mocked, and other sayde, We will heare thee againe of this thing.
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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (4)
- Spelling of εἶπαν: Textus Receptus: εἶπον.
- Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place περὶ elsewhere in this verse.
- Word order: Textus Receptus, Byzantine text place τούτου elsewhere in this verse.
- In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles include καὶ (“also”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: περὶ τούτου καὶ πάλιν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read περὶ τούτου καὶ πάλιν; Robinson–Pierpont read πάλιν περὶ τούτου.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- Ἀκούσαντες δὲ ἀνάστασιν νεκρῶν οἱ μὲν ἐχλεύαζον οἱ δὲ εἶπαν Ἀκουσόμεθά σου περὶ τούτου καὶ πάλιν.
- RP2018
- Ἀκούσαντες δὲ ἀνάστασιν νεκρῶν, οἱ μὲν ἐχλεύαζον· οἱ δὲ εἶπον, Ἀκουσόμεθά σου πάλιν περὶ τούτου.
- TR-Boyd
- Ἀκούσαντες δὲ ἀνάστασιν νεκρῶν, οἱ μὲν ἐχλεύαζον· οἱ δὲ εἶπον, Ἀκουσόμεθά σου πάλιν περὶ τούτου.
- SCR1894
- ακουσαντες δε αναστασιν νεκρων οι μεν εχλευαζον οι δε ειπον ακουσομεθα σου παλιν περι τουτου
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Cross-references most cited first
- Acts 26:8Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
- Acts 17:18Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was…
- 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
- Acts 25:19They only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
- Acts 2:13But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
- Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- 2 Corinthians 6:2For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
- Hebrews 3:7–8Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion, in the day of testing in the wilderness,
- Luke 14:18But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’
- Acts 26:24–25At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!” But Paul answered, “I am not insane, most excellent Festus; I am speaking words…
- 2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
- Acts 17:31For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
- 1 Corinthians 1:23but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
- Acts 13:41‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
- Luke 23:36The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
- Hebrews 11:36Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
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