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. Cross References Acts 4:2 greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. Acts 5:42 Every day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they did not stop teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 17:31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead." Acts 17:32 When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, "We want to hear you again on this topic." 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1 Corinthians 4:10 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored. Treasury of Scripture Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seems to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached to them Jesus, and the resurrection. philosophers. Romans 1:22 1 Corinthians 1:20,21 Colossians 2:8 encountered. Acts 6:9 Mark 9:14 Luke 11:53 babbler. Proverbs 23:9 Proverbs 26:12 1 Corinthians 3:18 Jesus. Acts 17:31 Acts 26:23 Romans 14:9,10 |