13. But when the Jews of Thessalonica learned that the word of God had now been proclaimed by Paul in Beroea also, they came there too to cause a commotion and stir up the crowds.
14. So the brothers at once sent Paul on his way to the seacoast, while Silas and Timothy remained behind.
15. After Paul’s escorts had taken him to Athens, they came away with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
16. While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he grew exasperated at the sight of the city full of idols.
17. So he debated in the synagogue with the Jews and with the worshipers, and daily in the public square with whoever happened to be there.