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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Acts 17:34

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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17:34 some joined him and became believers: Paul’s sermon was not without positive response. Two prominent converts are mentioned: Dionysius and Damaris. Luke often placed a man and a woman in juxtaposition (e.g., 5:1-11; 17:4, 12; Luke 14:1-6; 15:3-10). • Dionysius was a member of the council of the Areopagus, the highest governing body of Athens.
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