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Paul’s Missionary World

Athens

Athens, Greece

New TestamentKnown location

WHAT HAPPENED HERE

Biblical story

Paul spoke at the Areopagus about the unknown God, creation, repentance, and the resurrection of Jesus.

WHY IT MATTERS

Place in the Bible’s story

Athens demonstrates thoughtful witness that understands an audience while remaining clear about the gospel’s central claims.

THEN & NOW

Understanding the location

The Areopagus and Acropolis remain prominent features within modern Athens.

RELATED SCRIPTURE · KJV

Read it in the Bible

“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”

Acts 4:12

PEOPLE

PaulDionysiusDamaris

TIMELINE EVENTS

Paul at the Areopagus

KEEP LEARNING

Acts summaryBible Journey Mode

QUICK REVIEW

Where did Paul address Athenian thinkers?