Acts 17:32

Acts 17:32 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
• New International Version (NIV)When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some of them sneered, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this subject.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, "We will hear you again about this."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, “We will hear you again on this matter.”

Context of Acts 17:32

30And the times of this ignorance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 31Because he hath appointed a day, when he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; of which he hath given assurance to all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again concerning this matter . 33So Paul departed from among them. 34But certain men joined themselves to him, and believed: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

Acts 17:32 word by word

Ἀκούσαντες δὲ ἀνάστασιν νεκρῶν οἱ μὲν ἐχλεύαζον, οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· ἀκουσόμεθά σου περὶ τούτου καὶ πάλιν.Read the interlinear

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• heardἀκούωakouō · to hearG191
• resurrectionἀνάστασιςanastasis · resurrectionG386
• deadνεκρόςnekros · deadG3498
• someμένmen · on the other handG3303
• mockedχλευάζωchleuazō · to sneerG5512
• saidεἶπονepō · to sayG2036
• theeσοῦsou · youG4675
• againπάλινpalin · againG3825
• concerningπερίperi · aboutG4012
• thisτούτουtoutou · of thisG5127

Cross-references for Acts 17:32

• Acts 17:18Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoics, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? some others, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached to them Jesus, and the resurrection.
• Acts 2:13Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.
• Acts 13:41Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall by no means believe, though a man declare it to you.
• Acts 25:19But had certain questions against him of their own religion, and of one Jesus, who was dead, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
• Acts 26:8Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?
• Genesis 19:14And Lot went out, and spoke to his sons in law, who married his daughters, and said, Arise, depart from this place; for the LORD will destroy this city. But he seemed to his sons in law as one that mocked.
• 2 Chronicles 30:9For if ye turn again to the LORD, your brethren and your children shall find compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall return into this land: for the LORD your God is gracious and merciful, and will not turn away his face from you, if ye return to him.
• 2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
• Luke 22:63And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him .
• Luke 23:11And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.
• 1 Corinthians 1:23But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumblingblock, and to the Greeks foolishness;
• 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
• Hebrews 11:36And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, and, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
• Hebrews 13:13Let us go forth therefore to him outside the camp, bearing his reproach.
• Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
• Luke 14:18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said to him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused.

Commentaries on Acts 17:32

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 32When they heard of the resurrection, etc. - Paul undoubtedly had not finished his discourse: it is likely that he was about to have proclaimed salvation through Christ crucified; but, on hearing of the resurrection of the body, the assembly instantly broke up; the Epicureans mocking, , began to laugh; and the Stoics saying they would take another opportunity to hear him on that subject. And thus the assembly became dissolved before the apostle had time to…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 32Some mocked - Some of the philosophers derided him. The doctrine of the resurrection of the dead was believed by none of the Greeks; it seemed incredible; and they regarded it as so absurd as not to admit of an argument, It has nor been uncommon for even professed philosophers to mock at the doctrines of religion, and to meet the arguments of Christianity with a sneer. The Epicureans particularly would be likely to deride this, as they denied altogether…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-34Verses 32-34 The apostle was treated with more outward civility at Athens than in some other places; but none more despised his doctrine, or treated it with more indifference. Of all subjects, that which deserves the most attention gains the least. But those who scorn, will have to bear the consequences, and the word will never be useless. Some will be found, who cleave to the Lord, and listen to his faithful servants. Considering the judgement to come…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32The Athenians listened carefully to Paul until he spoke about the resurrection of the dead (17:31). At that point, some began to laugh and mock him. To Greek listeners, the idea of resurrection seemed foolish (see 1 Corinthians 15:12–19). In a similar way, the Jews in Jerusalem listened to Paul until he spoke about God accepting the Gentiles (Acts 22:22). Then they also rejected his message. These examples show how the message of the good news can offend…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 32-3432-34. when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked--As the Greek religion was but the glorification of the present life, by the worship of all its most beauteous forms, the Resurrection, which presupposes the vanity of the present life, and is nothing but life out of the death of all that sin has blighted, could have no charm for the true Greek. It gave the death blow to his fundamental and most cherished ideas; nor until these were seen…Read the comment

Topics related to Acts 17:32

• Athens
• Infidelity
• Paul
• Resurrection
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Commentaries on Acts 17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings