12. The result was that many of them believed, including many important Greek women and men.
13. But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was telling people God’s message in Berea, they came there too. They upset the people and made trouble.
14. So the believers immediately sent Paul away to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed in Berea.
15. Those who went with Paul took him to the city of Athens. They returned with a message for Silas and Timothy to come and join him as soon as they could.
16. While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy in Athens, he was upset because he saw that the city was full of idols.