Acts 17:13-17

But when the Jews of Thessalonica found out that the word of God had been proclaimed by Paul in Berea also, they came there as well, agitating and stirring up the crowds.

Then immediately the brothers sent Paul out to go as far as the sea; and Silas and Timothy remained there.

Now those who escorted Paul brought him as far as Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they left. Paul in Athens

Now while Paul was waiting for them in Athens, his spirit was being provoked within him as he observed that the city was full of idols.

So he was reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be present.