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."
NIV
So Paul, standing in the center of the Areopagus [Mars Hill meeting place], said: Men of Athens, I perceive in every way [on every hand and with every turn I make] that you are most religious or very reverent to demons.
AMP
Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
KJV
So when we could stand it no longer, we thought it best to be left by ourselves in Athens.
NIV
THEREFORE, WHEN [the suspense of separation and our yearning for some personal communication from you] became intolerable, we consented to being left behind alone at Athens.
AMP
Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone;
KJV
Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
NIV
Those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving instructions for Silas and Timothy that they should come to him as soon as possible, they departed.
AMP
And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
KJV
