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Acts 17:18
World English Bible British Edition · Berean Standard Bible
Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also were conversing with him. Some said, “What does this babbler want to say?”
Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.