The Revolt in Thessaloniki and the Events Surrounding Berea

29 minutes

11 December 2024

The believers in Berea brought Paul, who was being persecuted by the Jews of Thessalonica, by sea to Athens. Paul did not intend to stay in Athens for long. He waited for Silas and Timothy, and at the same time he was in Athens, discussing with the people about Jesus Christ, until he was summoned to speak to the city council on Mars Hill about his teachings. As you have heard, the apostle Paul spoke to the Athenians about a God they did not know. As Paul says, some of the Athenians had drawn near to a God they did not know. Therefore, Paul said to them, “God is not far from each one of us. Wherever we go, God is with us.”

Acts 17: 1-34