Acts 17:27
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 17
“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:”Acts 17:27
What Does Acts 17:27 Mean?
Acts 17:27 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 9 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (9)
These passages are connected to Acts 17:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 23:23“Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off?”Deuteronomy 4:7“For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?”Acts 14:17“Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”Romans 1:20“For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:”Psalms 19:1“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”Acts 15:17“That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.”Romans 2:4“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”Psalms 139:1“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.”1 Kings 8:27“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?”
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