Acts 17:29 web — Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engrav…

World English Bible

"Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man."

— Acts 17:29, World English Bible

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Acts 17 — Context

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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.

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'For in him we live, and move, and have our being.' As some of your own poets have said, 'For we are also his offspring.'

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Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.

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The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,

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because he has appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he has ordained; of which he has given assurance to all men, in that he has raised him from the dead."

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Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, "We want to hear you again concerning this."

Acts 17:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:29 say?
Acts 17:29 in the World English Bible reads: “Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.”
Where is Acts 17:29 in the Bible?
Acts 17:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 29.
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 17:29.
What translation should I read Acts 17:29 in?
Acts 17:29 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 17:29?
Acts 17:29 reads (WEB): “Being then the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold, or silver, or stone, engraved by art and design of man.” 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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