¹⁶ In generations past He permitted all the nations to walk in their own ways;

¹⁷ Yet He did not neglect to leave some witness of Himself, for He did you good and [showed you] kindness and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with nourishment and happiness.

¹⁸ Even in [the light of] these words they with difficulty prevented the people from offering sacrifice to them.