- Insight from Butler's Daily Bible Reading: Acts 17:1–18:22—Finish of Second Missionary Journey. Four locations give the finish of Paul’s second journey. •Thessalonica: the time (just three weeks of ministry there); the teaching (taught the Word and it was well received); the trauma (unbelieving Jews caused trouble and Paul had to leave). •Berea: the nobleness of the Bereans (they received the Word and examined the Word); the naughtiness of the belligerents (evil men of Thessalonica came to Berea and caused trouble forcing Paul to leave). •Athens: the paganism in Athens (filled with idols); the preaching in Athens (Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill). •Corinth: the associations of Paul (Aquila and Priscilla, fellow tent-makers); the action of Paul (he taught in the synagogue on the Sabbath until the Jews rejected him; then he taught the Gentiles in a man’s house); the attack on Paul (Jewish unbelievers stirred up much animosity towards Paul which resulted in a court session and cruelty to the believers); the avowal of Paul (he wanted to be in Jerusalem for a religious feast).