Acts 17:24-25

“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; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;”

"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; Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;" - Acts 17:24-25
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What does Acts 17:24-25 mean?

Acts 17:24-25 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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; Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he…

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The Incomprehensible God: Beyond Temples and Offerings

In Acts 17:24-25, we find profound truths about the nature of God as Paul addresses the Athenians on Mars Hill, where they worshipped various deities. The scripture states: "He is the God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth…

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A Prayer of Reverence for the Creator

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the profound truth found in Acts 17:24-25, where it is written, "He is the 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…

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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."
Acts 24:17 - "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings."
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 25:17 - "Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth."
Acts 17:25 - "Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;"
Acts 24:25 - "And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee."
"Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings." - Acts 24:17
Acts 25:24 - "And Festus said, King Agrippa, and all men which are here present with us, ye see this man, about whom all the multitude of the Jews have dealt with me, both at Jerusalem, and also here, crying that he ought not to live any longer."
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Acts 2:17
"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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Acts 23:25 - "And he wrote a letter after this manner:"
Acts 11:25 - "Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:"
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Acts 17:27
"Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth." - Acts 25:17
Acts 12:24 - "¶ But the word of God grew and multiplied."
"Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;" - Acts 17:25
Genesis 25-17
Genesis 17-25
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