Paul told the Athenians that they were very religious because
The elders at Jerusalem advised Paul on his arrival to the city to
"Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent for I am with you, and no man shall attack you to harm you; for I have many people in this city". The city referred to was
To the question of the Philippians jailer, "Men, what must I do to be save?" Paul replied
"Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, they will listen". This implies that