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16 While Paul waited for them at Athens, he was exasperated to see how idolatrous the city was.
17 He had discussions at the synagogue with the Jews and those who worshiped with them, and every day in the public square with any whom he happened to find.
18 Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers debated with him. Some of them said, "What is this rag-picker trying to make out?" Others said, "He seems to be preaching some foreign deities." This was because he was telling the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.