12. And indeed, many believed among them, as well as not a few among the honorable Gentile men and women.
13. Then, when the Jews of Thessalonica had realized that the Word of God was also preached by Paul at Beroea, they went there also, stirring up and disturbing the multitude.
14. And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there.
15. Then those who were leading Paul brought him as far as Athens. And having received an order from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him quickly, they set out.
16. Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred up within him, seeing the city given over to idolatry.