Acts 17:30

True, God looked with indulgence on the days of people’s ignorance, but now he is announcing to everyone everywhere the need for repentance,

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And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

In Context

29Therefore, as the offspring of God, we must not think that the Deity has any resemblance to anything made of gold, or silver, or stone – a work of human art and imagination.

31because he has fixed a day on which he intends to judge the world with justice, by a man whom he has appointed – and of this he has given all people a pledge by raising this man from the dead.”

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Cross References

Matthew 4:17At that time Jesus began to proclaim – “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Mark 1:15“The time has come, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe the good news.”

Luke 13:5No, I tell you; but, unless you repent, you will all perish in the same manner.”

Luke 24:47and that repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed on his authority to all the nations – beginning at Jerusalem.

Acts 11:18On hearing this statement, they said no more, but broke out into praise of God. “So even to the Gentiles,” they exclaimed, “God has granted the repentance which leads to 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 →

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