Acts 17:18

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seems to be a proclaimer of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.

Acts 17:18 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

And certain also of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers encountered him. And some said, What would this babbler say? others, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.

Acts 17:18 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Some 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 proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.

Acts 17:18 (BSB)

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What does Acts 17:18 say?

Acts 17:18 in modern King James wording reads: "Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seems to be a proclaimer of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection."

Where is Acts 17:18 found in the Bible?

Acts 17:18 is verse 18 of chapter 17 of the book of Acts, in the New Testament. Acts has 28 chapters.

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