## his spirit was provoked ##

"he was disturbed" or "he was toubled" or "he became very distressed" (UDB)

## so he reasoned ##

"so he debated" or "so he discussed". This verb implies that there is more interaction from the listeners than in preaching.

## in the marketplace ##

This is a public space of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services take place; “public square” (UDB).