Acts 17:21
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 17
“(For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell, or to hear some new thing.)”Acts 17:21
What Does Acts 17:21 Mean?
Acts 17:21 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Acts 17:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 4:3“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;”2 Timothy 2:16“But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.”Matthew 20:6“And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye here all the day idle?”Ephesians 5:16“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”Colossians 4:5“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”1 Timothy 6:20“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:”Psalms 123:4“Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.”Acts 17:15“And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.”2 Thessalonians 3:11“For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.”1 Timothy 5:13“And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.”
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