Parallel Verses New International Version Then they took him and brought him to a meeting of the Areopagus, where they said to him, "May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? King James Bible And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? Darby Bible Translation And having taken hold on him they brought [him] to Areopagus, saying, Might we know what this new doctrine which is spoken by thee [is]? World English Bible They took hold of him, and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoken by you? Young's Literal Translation having also taken him, unto the Areopagus they brought him, saying, 'Are we able to know what is this new teaching that is spoken by thee, Acts 17:19 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThey took him, and brought him unto Areopagus - The Areopagus was a hill not far from the Acropolis, already described, where the supreme court of justice was held; one of the most sacred and reputable courts that had ever existed in the Gentile world. It had its name, Αρειος παγος, Areopagus, or the Hill of Mars, or Ares, from the circumstance, according to poetic fiction, of Mars being tried there, by a court of twelve gods, for the murder of Halirrhothius, son of Neptune: the meaning of which is, that Ares, a Thessalian prince, having slain Halirrhothius, the son of a neighboring prince, for having violated his daughter Alcippe, was here tried by twelve judges, by whom he was honourably acquitted: in the Athenian laws the death of the ravisher was the regular forfeiture for his crime. The justice administered in this court was so strict and impartial, that, it was generally allowed, both the plaintiff and defendant departed satisfied with the decision. "Innocence, when summoned before it, appeared without apprehension; and the guilty, convicted and condemned, retired without daring to murmur." The place in which the judges sat was uncovered; and they held their sittings by night, to the end that nothing might distract their minds from the great business on which they were to decide; and that the sight of the accused might not affect them either with pity or aversion. In reference to this, all pleaders were strictly forbidden to use any means whatever to excite either pity or aversion, or to affect the passions; every thing being confined to simple relation, or statement of facts. When the two parties were produced before the court, they were placed between the bleeding members of victims slain on the occasion, and were obliged to take an oath, accompanied by horrible imprecations on themselves and families, that they would testify nothing but truth. These parties called to witness the eumenides, or furies, the punishers of the perjured in the infernal world; and, to make the greater impression on the mind of the party swearing, the temple dedicated to these infernal deities was contiguous to the court, so that they appeared as if witnessing the oaths and recording the appeal made to themselves. When the case was fully heard, the judges gave their decision by throwing down their flint pebbles, on two boards or tables, one of which was for the condemnation, the other for the acquittal, of the person in question. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Areopagus. or, Mars'-hill. It was the highest court in Athens.' May. new. Library April 24 EveningThe eyes of all wait upon thee.--PSA. 145:15. He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things.--The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.--Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. The same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.--Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path The Man who is Judge Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State. Repentance and Restitution. Cross References Mark 1:27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, "What is this? A new teaching--and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him." Acts 17:20 You are bringing some strange ideas to our ears, and we would like to know what they mean." Acts 17:22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. Acts 17:34 Some of the people became followers of Paul and believed. Among them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus, also a woman named Damaris, and a number of others. Acts 23:19 The commander took the young man by the hand, drew him aside and asked, "What is it you want to tell me?" Jump to Previous Areopagus Are-Op'agus Clear Doctrine Hill Hold Mars Meeting New Present Presenting Proclaiming Speakest Teaching WhereofJump to Next Areopagus Are-Op'agus Clear Doctrine Hill Hold Mars Meeting New Present Presenting Proclaiming Speakest Teaching WhereofLinks Acts 17:19 NIVActs 17:19 NLT Acts 17:19 ESV Acts 17:19 NASB Acts 17:19 KJV Acts 17:19 Bible Apps Acts 17:19 Biblia Paralela Acts 17:19 Chinese Bible Acts 17:19 French Bible Acts 17:19 German Bible Acts 17:19 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |