Acts 17:31

Because he fixed a day, in which he will judge the world in righteousness, by the man whom he appointed, having given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

In Context

30The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now, commands all men everywhere to repent.

32And when they heard of a resurrection of the dead, some mocked; and others said: We will hear thee again of this matter.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:15Verily I say to you, it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city.

Luke 24:46And he said to them: Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer, and should rise from the dead on the third day;

Acts 2:23this man, delivered up according to the established counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye slew, crucifying him by the hand of lawless ones;

Acts 3:15But the Author of life ye killed; whom God raised from the dead, whereof we are witnesses[3:15].

Acts 5:30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree.

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 →

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