Acts 17:24

The God who made the world and all things in it, he, being Lord of heaven and earth, doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands.

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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 as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I also found an altar with this inscription: ‘TO AN UNKNOWN GOD.’ What therefore you worship in ignorance, I announce to you.

25He isn’t served by men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he himself gives to all life and breath and all things.

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Cross References

Genesis 14:19He blessed him, and said, “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.

Deuteronomy 10:14Behold, to the LORD your God belongs heaven, the heaven of heavens, and the earth, with all that is therein.

2 Kings 19:15Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, “LORD, the God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you are the God, even you alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.

2 Chronicles 6:18“But will God indeed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens can’t contain you; how much less this house which I have built!

Psalms 115:16The heavens are the LORD’s heavens, but he has given the earth to the children of men.

Psalms 148:13Let them praise the LORD’s name, 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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