Acts 17:24

The God who made the world and all things therein, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;

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In The King James Version

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;

In Context

23For while passing along and observing your objects of worship, I found also an altar with this inscription, “To an unknown God.” What therefore ye, without knowledge of it, worship, that do I make known to you.

25nor doth he receive service at the hands of men, as though he needed anything, since it is he that giveth to all life and breath and all things.

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Cross References

Psalms 115:16The heaven is the LORD'S heaven; But the earth he hath given to the sons of men.

Psalms 148:13Let them praise the name of the LORD! For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.

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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