13-15 But it wasn’t long before reports got back to the Thessalonian hard-line Jews that Paul was at it again, preaching the Word of God, this time in Berea. They lost no time responding, and created a mob scene there, too. With the help of his friends, Paul gave them the slip—caught a boat and put out to sea. Silas and Timothy stayed behind. The men who helped Paul escape got him as far as Athens and left him there. Paul sent word back with them to Silas and Timothy: “Come as quickly as you can!”

Athens

16 The longer Paul waited in Athens for Silas and Timothy, the angrier he got—all those idols! The city was a junkyard of idols.

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14 The believers(A) immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas(B) and Timothy(C) stayed at Berea. 15 Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens(D) and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.(E)

In Athens

16 While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols.

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