22 So Paul stood before the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I see that you are very religious in all respects.
22 And Paul standing in the midst of AreopagusD7874 said, AtheniansD7875, in every way I see you given up to demon worshipD7876;
Areopagus - i.e. 'the hill of Mars.' The tribunal which watched over the morals of the Athenians, and saw that due honour was paid to the gods, held its sessions on Areopagus and was so designated. The word here may therefore refer either to the place, or to the tribunal which met there. Athenians - Lit. 'Men Athenians.' The introduction of 'men' in these passages is not merely a Hebraism. It is the accustomed oratorical address in Greek. worship - Or 'worship of the gods.'
22 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.
Mars hill: Or, the court of the Areopagites.
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