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# General Information:
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Here the words "They" and "we" refer to the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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The words "him," "He" and "you" refer to Paul. (See: [Acts 17:18](../17/18.md))
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# They took ... brought him
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This does not mean they arrested Paul. The philosophers invited Paul to speak formally to their leaders.
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# to the Areopagus
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The "Areopagus" was the place where the leaders met. Alternate translation: "to the leaders that met on the Areopagus" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])
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# the Areopagus, saying
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Here the leaders on the Areopagus are speaking. This can stated as a new sentence. Alternate translation: "the Areopagus. The leaders said to Paul"
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# Areopagus
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This is a prominent rock outcropping or hill in Athens upon which the supreme court of Athens may have met. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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