Acts 17:24

God having made the world and all things which are in it, being himself Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 going through, and seeing your devotions, I also found an altar on which it was superscribed, To THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore I now preach unto you Him whom you are ignorantly worshiping.

25neither is he worshiped by human hands, as if needing something, Himself having given life, and breath, and all things to all;

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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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