Act 17:32 | KingComments | STEP | Until his remark about the resurrection, his audience listened attentively. But when he starts talking about the resurrection, the tongues loosen. For these Greek thinkers, the body is a dungeon in which the spirit is held captive and limited in its unfolding. It is therefore the greatest foolishness for them to think that the body would once again serve as a dungeon for the mind. The thought alone leads some to sneering remarks. Others go away with a not too serious intention: “We shall hear you again concerning this.” Those are the people who put off a decision. Thus Paul leaves from their midst, away of those who are mocking and hesitant. However, there are also men and women who join him and believe. It’s not a big harvest. Where the mind and philosophy prevail, the heart is not receptive to the gospel (cf. ).

‏ Acts 17:32

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Until his remark about the resurrection, his audience listened attentively. But when he starts talking about the resurrection, the tongues loosen. For these Greek thinkers, the body is a dungeon in which the spirit is held captive and limited in its unfolding. It is therefore the greatest foolishness for them to think that the body would once again serve as a dungeon for the mind. The thought alone leads some to sneering remarks.

Others go away with a not too serious intention: “We shall hear you again concerning this.” Those are the people who put off a decision. Thus Paul leaves from their midst, away of those who are mocking and hesitant.

However, there are also men and women who join him and believe. It’s not a big harvest. Where the mind and philosophy prevail, the heart is not receptive to the gospel (cf. 1Cor 1:26).