17 And so, he was disputing with the Jews in the synagogue, and with the worshipers, and in public places, throughout each day, with whomever was there.
18 Now certain Epicurean and Stoic philosophers were arguing with him. And some were saying, 'What does this sower of the Word want to say?' Yet others were saying, 'He seems to be an announcer for new demons.' For he was announcing to them Jesus and the Resurrection.
19 And apprehending him, they brought him to the Areopagus, saying: 'Are we able to know what this new doctrine is, about which you speak?
20 For you bring certain new ideas to our ears. And so we would like to know what these things mean.'
21 (Now all the Athenians, and arriving visitors, were occupying themselves with nothing other than speaking or hearing various new ideas.)
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