Acts 17:32

Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, “We want to hear you again concerning this.”

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WEBBE

Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, “We want to hear you again concerning this.”

BSB

When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.”

KJV

And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.

ASV

Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.

BBE

Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully into this another time.

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Ἀκούσαντες Akousantes Having heard of G191 δὲ de now G1161 ἀνάστασιν anastasin a resurrection G386 νεκρῶν nekrōn of [the] dead G3498 οἱ hoi some G3588 μὲν men indeed G3303 ἐχλεύαζον echleuazon were mocking [him] G5512 οἱ hoi some G3588 δὲ de however G1161 εἶπαν eipan said G2036 ἀκουσόμεθά akousometha We will hear G191 σου sou you G4771 περὶ peri concerning G4012 τούτου toutou this G3778 καὶ kai also G2532 πάλιν palin again G3825

The early church

For the Athenians, although fond of hearing strange things, nevertheless did not attend (to him); for this was not their study, but only to be always having something to say; which was the cause that made them hold off from him. But if this was their custom, how is it that they accuse him, "he seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods?" Yes, but these were matters they did not at all know what to make of. Howbeit, he did convert both Dionysius the Areopagite, and some others. For those who were careful of (right) living, quickly received the word; but the others not so.
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on Acts
"And when they heard," what great and lofty doctrines, they did not even attend, but jeered at the Resurrection! "For the natural man," it saith, "receiveth not the things of the Spirit."
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on Acts

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 32–34

The apostle was treated with more outward civility at Athens than in some other places; but none more despised his doctrine, or treated it with more indifference. Of all subjects, that which deserves the most attention gains the least. But those who scorn, will have to bear the consequences, and the word will never be useless. Some will be found, who cleave to the Lord, and listen to his faithful servants. Considering the judgement to come, and Christ as our Judge, should urge all to repent of sin, and turn to Him. Whatever matter is used, all discourses must lead to Him, and show his authority; our salvation, and resurrection, come from and by Him.

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