Acts 17 — Overview

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Acts 17:1, Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe, Acts 17:5, and others persecute him; Acts 17:10, He is sent to Berea, and preaches there; Acts 17:13, Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica, Acts 17:16.

he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown; Acts 17:32, whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ.

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