Acts 17:25 cpdv — Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and br…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and breath and all else. "

— Acts 17:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 17 — Context

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But Paul, standing in the middle of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are rather superstitious.

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For as I was passing by and noticing your idols, I also found an altar, on which was written: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, what you worship in ignorance, this is what I am preaching to you:

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the God who made the world and all that is in it, the One who is the Lord of heaven and earth, who does not live in temples made with hands.

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Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and breath and all else.

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And he has made, out of one, every family of man: to live upon the face of the entire earth, determining the appointed seasons and the limits of their habitation,

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so as to seek God, if perhaps they may consider him or find him, though he is not far from each one of us.

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‘For in him we live, and move, and exist.’ Just as some of your own poets have said. ‘For we are also of his family.’

Acts 17:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 17:25 say?
Acts 17:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and breath and all else. ”
Where is Acts 17:25 in the Bible?
Acts 17:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 25.
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 17:25.
What translation should I read Acts 17:25 in?
Acts 17:25 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 17:25?
Acts 17:25 reads (CPDV): “Neither is he served by the hands of men, as if in need of anything, since it is he who gives to all things life and breath and all else. ” 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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