Acts 17:24

“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;”

"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;" - Acts 17:24
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What does Acts 17:24 mean?

Acts 17:24 (KJV) states, "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 this verse, the Apostle Paul speaks to the people of Athens during his visit to the city. He begins by acknowledging…

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Dwelling Beyond the Walls: A Reflection on Acts 17:24

Acts 17:24 states, "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." This profound scripture invites us to reflect on the nature of God, the universe He created, and our understanding of worship…

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A Prayer of Acknowledgment and Reverence for the Creator

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is filled with awe and reverence for who You are. Your Word in Acts 17:24 declares, "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." Lord…

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Acts 17:24 - "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;"
Acts 17:24-25 - "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else."
"The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else." - Acts 17:24-25
Acts 24:17 - "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings."
"Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings." - Acts 24:17
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Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
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Acts 17:17 - "Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him."
Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."
Acts 14:24 - "And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia."
Acts 24:13 - "Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me."
Acts 28:24 - "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not."
Acts 17:33 - "So Paul departed from among them."
Acts 24:24 - "And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ."
Acts 8:17 - "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Acts 17:8 - "And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things."