Acts 17:24 web — 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…

World English Bible

"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,"

— Acts 17:24, World English Bible

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Acts 17 — Context

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Now all the Athenians and the strangers living there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.

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Paul stood in the middle of the Areopagus, and said, "You men of Athens, I perceive that you are very religious in all things.

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

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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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neither is he 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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He made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the surface of the earth, having determined appointed seasons, and the boundaries of their dwellings,

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that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

Acts 17:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:24 say?
Acts 17:24 in the World English Bible reads: “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,”
Where is Acts 17:24 in the Bible?
Acts 17:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 24.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 17:24.
What translation should I read Acts 17:24 in?
Acts 17:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 17:24?
Acts 17:24 reads (WEB): “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,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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