Acts 17:30
And indeed, God, having looked down to see the ignorance of these times, has now announced to men that everyone everywhere should do penance.
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In The King James Version
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 21:12The watchman said: “Morning approaches with the night. If you are seeking: seek, and convert, and approach.”
Matthew 4:17From that time, Jesus began to preach, and to say: “Repent. For the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”
Mark 1:15and saying: “For the time has been fulfilled and the kingdom of God has drawn near. Repent and believe in the Gospel.”
Luke 13:5No, I tell you. But if you do not repent, you will all perish similarly.”
Luke 24:47and, in his name, for repentance and the remission of sins to be preached, among all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Acts 11:18Having heard these things, they were silent. And they glorified God, saying: “So has God also given to the Gentiles repentance unto life.”
Matthew Henry on Acts 17:23-32
Paul at Athens. 22 Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. 23 For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. 24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; 25 Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed… Read the whole commentary →