Act 17:32 | TNotes | STEP | 17:32 The Athenians listened carefully until Paul spoke of the resurrection of the dead (17:31 ); at that point some laughed or mocked, for the notion of resurrection was foolish to Greek ears (see 1 Cor 15:12-19 ). Similarly, the Jews in Jerusalem later listened carefully to Paul until he mentioned God’s acceptance of the Gentiles (Acts 22:22 ). These are examples of how the message of Good News can offend people because of their prejudices (see 1 Cor 1:20-25 ).

c1 Cor 15:12-19►

dActs 22:22►

e1 Cor 1:20-25►

‏ Acts 17:32

17:32 ^a The Athenians listened carefully until Paul spoke of the resurrection of the dead (17:31 ^b); at that point some laughed or mocked, for the notion of resurrection was foolish to Greek ears (see 1 Cor 15:12-19 ^c). Similarly, the Jews in Jerusalem later listened carefully to Paul until he mentioned God’s acceptance of the Gentiles (Acts 22:22 ^d). These are examples of how the message of Good News can offend people because of their prejudices (see 1 Cor 1:20-25 ^e).