Acts 17:20
“For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.”

What does Acts 17:20 mean?
The Bible verse Acts 17:20 in the King James Version reads, "For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean." This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of Acts that details the apostle Paul's time in Athens, Greece…
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In Acts 17:20, we encounter a moment of curiosity amidst confusion: "For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean." This verse is nestled in the narrative of Paul's visit to Athens, where he was confronted by a society…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart yearning for knowledge and understanding. I reflect upon the words of Acts 17:20, where it is written, "For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean." Lord, how often do…
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