Paul drew the conclusion that he should change his route in order to declare the good news in that Roman province. ​ — Acts 16: 9, 10. Paul’s ability to adapt was strongly tested when he preached to the Athenians.
ग्रीक आणि रोमी कायद्यानुसार विदेशी देवांची आणि नव्या धार्मिक प्रथांची ओळख करून देणे निषिद्ध होते.