en_tn/act/17/16.md

his spirit was provoked

"he was disturbed" or "he was toubled" or "he became very distressed" (UDB)

so he reasoned

"so he debated" or "so he discussed". This verb implies that there is more interaction from the listeners than in preaching.

in the marketplace

This is a public space of business, where buying and selling of goods, cattle, or services take place; “public square” (UDB).