Acts 17:19 web — They took hold of him, and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, "May we know what this new teaching is, which is spoke…

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?"

— Acts 17:19, World English Bible

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Acts 17 — Context

16

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

17

So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who met him.

18

Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, "What does this babbler want to say?" Others said, "He seems to be advocating foreign deities," because he preached Jesus and the resurrection.

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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?

20

For you bring certain strange things to our ears. We want to know therefore what these things mean."

21

Now all the Athenians and the strangers living there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.

22

Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus, and said, "You men of Athens, I perceive that you are very religious in all things.

Acts 17:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:19 say?
Acts 17:19 in the World English Bible reads: “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?”
Where is Acts 17:19 in the Bible?
Acts 17:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 19.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 17:19.
What translation should I read Acts 17:19 in?
Acts 17:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 17:19?
Acts 17:19 reads (WEB): “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?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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