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Acts 17:16

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The verse Acts 17:16 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Acts 17:16 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
American Standard VersionASV	Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But in Athens, while Paul was waiting for them, his spirit was painfully excited in him seeing the city given up to idolatry.
English Revised VersionERV	Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, as he beheld the city full of idols.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Now, while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
World English BibleWEB	Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and Paul waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, beholding the city wholly given to idolatry,
American King James VersionAKJV	Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred within him when he noticed that the city was full of idols.

King James Bible

KJV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

American Standard Version

ASV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But in Athens, while Paul was waiting for them, his spirit was painfully excited in him seeing the city given up to idolatry.

English Revised Version

ERV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, as he beheld the city full of idols.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Now, while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

World English Bible

WEB

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and Paul waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, beholding the city wholly given to idolatry,

American King James Version

AKJV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred within him when he noticed that the city was full of idols.

King James Bible

KJV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

American Standard Version

ASV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he beheld the city full of idols.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Now whilst Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred within him, seeing the city wholly given to idolatry.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But in Athens, while Paul was waiting for them, his spirit was painfully excited in him seeing the city given up to idolatry.

English Revised Version

ERV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him, as he beheld the city full of idols.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Now, while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

World English Bible

WEB

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw the city full of idols.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and Paul waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, beholding the city wholly given to idolatry,

American King James Version

AKJV

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was stirred within him when he noticed that the city was full of idols.