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Acts 17:15

PaulSilasTimotheusAthens

13 But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.

14 And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.

And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.

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

17 Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.

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BSB
Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
KJV
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
WEB
But those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens. Receiving a commandment to Silas and Timothy that they should come to him very quickly, they departed.
ASV
But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timothy that they should come to him with all speed, they departed.
DARBY
But they that conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and, having received a commandment to Silas and Timotheus, that they should come to him as quickly as possible, they departed.
BLB
And those escorting Paul brought [him] unto Athens, and having received a command to Silas and Timothy that as quickly as possible they should come to him, they departed.
ÅB
De som fulgte med Paulus førte ham til Aten, og reiste derifra med bud til Silas og Timoteus at de skulle komme til ham så snart som mulig.
OTB
De som fulgte Paulus, førte ham helt til Athen, og etter å ha mottatt instruksjoner om at Silas og Timoteus skulle komme til ham så snart som mulig, dro de av sted.
B1930
De som fulgte med Paulus, førte ham da til Aten, og drog så derfra med det bud til Silas og Timoteus at de skulde komme til ham så snart som mulig.

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  • Acts 18:5

    And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 3:1

    Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;

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  • Acts 18:1

    After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth;

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  • 2 Timothy 4:10–11

    For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia.

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  • Titus 3:12

    When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

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  • Acts 15:3

    And being brought on their way by the church, they passed through Phenice and Samaria, declaring the conversion of the Gentiles: and they caused great joy unto all the brethren.

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  • Acts 17:16

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

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  • 2 Timothy 4:20–21

    Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick.

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