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Watchful And Distressed

Acts 17:16-18

While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the market-place day by day with those who happened to be there. A group of Epicurean and Stoic philosophers began to debate with him. Some of them asked, 'What is this babbler trying to say?' Others remarked, 'He seems to be advocating foreign gods.' They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection. (NIVUK)

Paul reached Athens ahead of his ministry team, Silas and Timothy, who had stayed behind in Berea to disciple the new church (Acts 17:14-15). He missed them and their fellowship in the gospel. The apostle seems to have been left alone, so he waited for the others before launching a new evangelistic mission in the city. During this delay, Paul did 'sight-seeing with a gospel purpose'. He wanted to understand what people in the city thought about God.