Acts 7:48 kjv — Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

King James Version

"Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,"

— Acts 7:48, King James Version

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Acts 7 — Context

45

Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;

46

Who found favour before God, and desired to find a tabernacle for the God of Jacob.

47

But Solomon built him an house.

48

Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

49

Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

50

Hath not my hand made all these things?

51

Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.

Acts 7:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:48 say?
Acts 7:48 in the King James Version reads: “Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,”
Where is Acts 7:48 in the Bible?
Acts 7:48 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 48.
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 7:48.
What translation should I read Acts 7:48 in?
Acts 7:48 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 7:48?
Acts 7:48 reads (KJV): “Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,” 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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