Acts 17:25 kjv — Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and al…

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"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, King James Version

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Acts 17 — Context

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Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.

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For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.

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

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And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

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That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:

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For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.

Acts 17:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:25 say?
Acts 17:25 in the King James Version reads: “Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;”
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 (KJV): “Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;” 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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