Acts 17 cross-references
Acts 17 has 34 verses, which point to 476 other passages and are cited by 555. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:
Points to (11)
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1 — Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the… 9 votes
- Philippians 4:16 — For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 8 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1 — Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus… 6 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:10 — For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to… 5 votes
- Acts 27:2 — And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus,… 4 votes
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- 2 Timothy 4:10 — For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to… 3 votes
- Philippians 4:16 — For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. 3 votes
- Acts 17:11 — These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind,… 3 votes
- Acts 14:1 — And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake,… 3 votes
Acts 17:2
And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
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- Acts 18:4 — And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. 5 votes
- Acts 9:20 — And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 5 votes
- Acts 17:17 — Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily… 4 votes
- Acts 17:10 — And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the… 4 votes
- Acts 14:1 — And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake,… 4 votes
- Acts 13:5 — And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also… 4 votes
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- Isaiah 1:18 — Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white… 15 votes
- Acts 28:23 — And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and… 5 votes
- Acts 13:14 — But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the… 5 votes
- Acts 3:18 — But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he… 5 votes
Acts 17:3
Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
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- Acts 18:28 — For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. 7 votes
- Acts 9:22 — But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this… 6 votes
- Luke 24:32 — And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while… 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 1:5–6 — For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much… 3 votes
- Galatians 3:1 — O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus… 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4 — For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according… 3 votes
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- Luke 24:46 — And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the… 8 votes
- Luke 24:26 — Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 8 votes
- Luke 2:11 — For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 8 votes
- Acts 18:5 — And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the… 6 votes
Acts 17:4
And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few.
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- Acts 17:12 — Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few. 5 votes
- Acts 14:4 — But the multitude of the city was divided: and part held with the Jews, and part with the apostles. 4 votes
- Acts 13:43 — Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and… 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:5 — And this they did, not as we hoped, but first gave their own selves to the Lord, and unto us by the will of… 3 votes
- Acts 28:24 — And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. 3 votes
- Acts 15:22 — Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to… 3 votes
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- Acts 28:24 — And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not. 4 votes
- Acts 13:43 — Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and… 4 votes
- John 12:20 — And there were certain Greeks among them that came up to worship at the feast: 4 votes
- Isaiah 56:3 — Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath… 4 votes
Acts 17:5
But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
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- Galatians 5:26 — Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another. 6 votes
- Acts 17:13 — But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came… 6 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14–16 — For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also… 4 votes
- Galatians 5:21 — Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also… 4 votes
- Romans 16:21 — Timotheus my workfellow, and Lucius, and Jason, and Sosipater, my kinsmen, salute you. 4 votes
- Acts 17:7 — Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another… 4 votes
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- Acts 14:2 — But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. 7 votes
- Psalms 2:1 — Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 7 votes
- Acts 5:17 — Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were… 5 votes
- 2 Corinthians 11:26 — In journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils… 4 votes
Acts 17:6
And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also;
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- Acts 24:5 — For we have found this man a pestilent fellow, and a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the… 10 votes
- Acts 16:19–21 — And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them… 9 votes
- Acts 28:22 — But we desire to hear of thee what thou thinkest: for as concerning this sect, we know that every where it is… 7 votes
- Luke 23:5 — And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning… 6 votes
- Acts 21:28–31 — Crying out, Men of Israel, help: This is the man, that teacheth all men every where against the people, and… 5 votes
- Acts 22:22–23 — And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow… 4 votes
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- Matthew 24:14 — And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then… 14 votes
- Luke 23:2 — And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give… 8 votes
- Matthew 2:3 — When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 7 votes
- John 12:19 — The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, Perceive ye how ye prevail nothing? behold, the world is gone… 6 votes
Acts 17:7
Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
Points to (8)
- Luke 23:2 — And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give… 6 votes
- Acts 16:21 — And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans. 4 votes
- John 19:12 — And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go,… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 2:15 — For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 1 votes
- Acts 25:8–11 — While he answered for himself, Neither against the law of the Jews, neither against the temple, nor yet… 1 votes
- Daniel 6:13 — Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah,… 1 votes
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- Acts 17:5 — But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and… 4 votes
- Daniel 3:12 — There are certain Jews whom thou hast set over the affairs of the province of Babylon, Shadrach, Meshach, and… 4 votes
- Matthew 22:17 — But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? 1 votes
- Daniel 6:13 — Then answered they and said before the king, That Daniel, which is of the children of the captivity of Judah,… 1 votes
Acts 17:8
And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things.
Points to (2)
- John 11:48 — If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him: and the Romans shall come and take away both our place… 3 votes
- Matthew 2:3 — When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 3 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia,… 2 votes
Acts 17:9
And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
Points to (1)
- Acts 17:5 — But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and… 2 votes
Acts 17:10
And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
Points to (10)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 — But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were… 4 votes
- Acts 17:13–14 — But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came… 4 votes
- Acts 17:2 — And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the… 4 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 3 votes
- Acts 9:25 — Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 3 votes
- Acts 23:23–24 — And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and… 2 votes
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- Acts 17:14 — And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode… 6 votes
- Acts 17:2 — And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the… 4 votes
- Matthew 10:23 — But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have… 4 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:17 — But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more… 3 votes
Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Points to (31)
- Isaiah 34:16 — Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read: no one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my… 28 votes
- Proverbs 2:1–5 — My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 27 votes
- John 5:39 — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 23 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of… 19 votes
- 1 Peter 1:10–12 — Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that… 16 votes
- Matthew 13:23 — But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also… 16 votes
Pointed to from (39)
- Mark 4:24 — And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and… 22 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 — Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 20 votes
- John 5:39 — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 16 votes
- Jeremiah 6:16 — Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and… 14 votes
Acts 17:12
Therefore many of them believed; also of honourable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
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- Ephesians 5:14 — Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 5 votes
- Acts 14:1 — And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake,… 4 votes
- Acts 13:50 — But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:26 — For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many… 3 votes
- Acts 17:2–4 — And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the… 3 votes
- James 1:21 — Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Acts 17:4 — And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and… 5 votes
- Acts 14:1 — And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake,… 3 votes
- Mark 15:43 — Joseph of Arimathaea, an honourable counsellor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in… 3 votes
- Genesis 34:19 — And the young man deferred not to do the thing, because he had delight in Jacob's daughter: and he was more… 1 votes
Acts 17:13
But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people.
Points to (10)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14–16 — For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also… 4 votes
- Acts 21:27 — And when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews which were of Asia, when they saw him in the temple,… 3 votes
- Acts 17:5 — But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and… 3 votes
- Acts 14:2 — But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. 3 votes
- Acts 6:12 — And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and… 3 votes
- Matthew 23:13 — But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye… 3 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- 1 Thessalonians 2:16 — Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles that they might be saved, to fill up their sins alway: for the wrath… 8 votes
- Acts 17:5 — But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and… 6 votes
- Acts 14:2 — But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles, and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. 6 votes
- Acts 13:50 — But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised… 6 votes
Acts 17:14
And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still.
Points to (11)
- Acts 17:10 — And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the… 6 votes
- Matthew 10:23 — But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have… 5 votes
- Acts 16:1 — Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a… 3 votes
- Acts 9:30 — Which when the brethren knew, they brought him down to Caesarea, and sent him forth to Tarsus. 3 votes
- Acts 9:25 — Then the disciples took him by night, and let him down by the wall in a basket. 3 votes
- Titus 1:5 — For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain… 2 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Acts 16:1 — Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a… 6 votes
- Acts 18:5 — And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the… 4 votes
- Acts 15:22 — Then pleased it the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 17:3 — Get thee hence, and turn thee eastward, and hide thyself by the brook Cherith, that is before Jordan. 3 votes
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.
Points to (9)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1 — Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 6 votes
- Acts 18:5 — And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the… 6 votes
- Acts 18:1 — After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:10–11 — For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to… 4 votes
- Titus 3:12 — When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have… 3 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:20–21 — Erastus abode at Corinth: but Trophimus have I left at Miletum sick. 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- 1 Thessalonians 3:1 — Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 9 votes
- Acts 18:1 — After these things Paul departed from Athens, and came to Corinth; 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:6 — And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I… 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:36 — What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? 2 votes
Acts 17:16
Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
Points to (15)
- Psalms 119:158 — I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. 8 votes
- 2 Peter 2:7 — And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked: 6 votes
- Psalms 119:136 — Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. 6 votes
- Exodus 32:19–20 — And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses'… 6 votes
- Mark 3:5 — And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he… 3 votes
- Micah 3:8 — But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob… 3 votes
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- Jeremiah 20:9 — Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart… 16 votes
- 2 Corinthians 7:11 — For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea,… 3 votes
- Acts 17:22 — Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are… 3 votes
- Acts 14:15 — And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that… 3 votes
Acts 17:17
Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him.
Points to (15)
- Acts 17:2–4 — And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the… 3 votes
- Acts 14:1–4 — And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake,… 3 votes
- Acts 13:16 — Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience. 3 votes
- Acts 9:20 — And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. 3 votes
- Luke 12:3 — Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in… 2 votes
- Mark 16:15 — And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 2 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Acts 18:4 — And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. 4 votes
- Acts 17:2 — And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the… 4 votes
- Acts 13:43 — Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and… 3 votes
- Acts 13:5 — And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also… 3 votes
Acts 17:18
Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.
Points to (15)
- 1 Corinthians 1:20–21 — Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the… 8 votes
- Colossians 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:10 — We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable,… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:18 — Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool,… 4 votes
- Acts 4:2 — Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 4 votes
- Luke 11:53 — And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to… 4 votes
Pointed to from (28)
- Acts 4:2 — Being grieved that they taught the people, and preached through Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 8 votes
- Colossians 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the… 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:22 — For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 7 votes
- Acts 17:32 — And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of… 7 votes
Acts 17:19
And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
Points to (9)
- Mark 1:27 — And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what… 7 votes
- Acts 17:22 — Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are… 5 votes
- Acts 25:22 — Then Agrippa said unto Festus, I would also hear the man myself. To morrow, said he, thou shalt hear him. 3 votes
- Acts 24:24 — And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and… 3 votes
- 1 John 2:7–8 — Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The… 2 votes
- Acts 26:1 — Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Acts 17:34 — Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman… 5 votes
- 1 John 2:7 — Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The… 2 votes
- John 18:38 — Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith… 2 votes
- Isaiah 21:12 — The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come. 2 votes
Acts 17:20
For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
Points to (13)
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 — But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:23 — But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 5 votes
- Hosea 8:12 — I have written to him the great things of my law, but they were counted as a strange thing. 5 votes
- 1 Peter 4:4 — Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you: 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 4 votes
- Hebrews 5:11 — Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Acts 2:12 — And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 3 votes
- Acts 17:19 — And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou… 2 votes
- Matthew 11:20 — Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: 2 votes
Acts 17:21
(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.)
Points to (5)
- 2 Timothy 2:16–17 — But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. 5 votes
- Colossians 4:5 — Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 3 votes
- Ephesians 5:16 — Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 3 votes
- 1 Timothy 5:13 — And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also… 2 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11–12 — For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. 2 votes
Pointed to from (5)
- 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… 10 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:20 — O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of… 3 votes
- Matthew 20:6 — And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and saith unto them, Why stand ye… 3 votes
- Acts 17:15 — And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus… 2 votes
Acts 17:22
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.
Points to (5)
- Acts 25:19 — But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul… 4 votes
- Acts 19:35 — And when the townclerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth… 3 votes
- Acts 17:16 — Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to… 3 votes
- Jeremiah 50:38 — A drought is upon her waters; and they shall be dried up: for it is the land of graven images, and they are… 2 votes
- Jeremiah 10:2–3 — Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Acts 17:19 — And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou… 5 votes
- Acts 25:19 — But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul… 2 votes
- Acts 19:30 — And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. 2 votes
- Acts 17:34 — Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman… 2 votes
Acts 17:23
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.
Points to (18)
- Galatians 4:8–9 — Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. 15 votes
- John 4:22 — Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 14 votes
- John 17:3 — And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent. 9 votes
- John 17:25 — O righteous Father, the world hath not known thee: but I have known thee, and these have known that thou hast… 7 votes
- Acts 17:30 — And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:17 — Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever.… 5 votes
Pointed to from (24)
- John 4:22 — Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 17 votes
- Romans 1:19 — Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 14 votes
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 — And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a… 11 votes
- Acts 17:30 — And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 8 votes
Acts 17:24
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;
Points to (33)
- 1 Kings 8:27 — But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how… 55 votes
- Deuteronomy 10:14 — Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is. 35 votes
- Acts 7:48 — Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, 34 votes
- Isaiah 66:1 — Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build… 32 votes
- 2 Chronicles 6:18 — But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot… 30 votes
- Matthew 11:25 — At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid… 24 votes
Pointed to from (18)
- Genesis 1:1 — In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 132 votes
- Acts 7:48 — Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet, 64 votes
- Isaiah 66:1 — Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build… 38 votes
- Hebrews 11:3 — Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen… 20 votes
Acts 17:25
Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;
Points to (23)
- Psalms 50:8–13 — I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have been continually before me. 13 votes
- Isaiah 42:5 — Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth,… 9 votes
- Genesis 2:7 — And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and… 9 votes
- Romans 11:35 — Or who hath first given to him, and it shall be recompensed unto him again? 8 votes
- Acts 17:28 — For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are… 8 votes
- Job 33:4 — The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. 8 votes
Pointed to from (20)
- Genesis 2:7 — And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and… 27 votes
- Psalms 145:15 — The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season. 14 votes
- Deuteronomy 30:20 — That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto… 14 votes
- Romans 11:36 — For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 11 votes
Acts 17:26
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;
Points to (15)
- Deuteronomy 32:7–8 — Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy father, and he will shew thee; thy… 38 votes
- Genesis 3:20 — And Adam called his wife's name Eve; because she was the mother of all living. 21 votes
- Malachi 2:10 — Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his… 20 votes
- Romans 5:12–19 — Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for… 17 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:22 — For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 14 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:47 — The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 11 votes
Pointed to from (37)
- Job 14:5 — Seeing his days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds that… 20 votes
- Genesis 1:26 — And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of… 18 votes
- Habakkuk 2:3 — For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry,… 17 votes
- Deuteronomy 32:8 — When the most High divided to the nations their inheritance, when he separated the sons of Adam, he set the… 17 votes
Acts 17:27
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:
Points to (9)
- Jeremiah 23:23–24 — Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? 21 votes
- 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… 19 votes
- Romans 1:20 — For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the… 16 votes
- Acts 14:17 — Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and… 16 votes
- Romans 2:4 — Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness… 6 votes
- Acts 15:17 — That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith… 6 votes
Pointed to from (1)
- Acts 14:17 — Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and… 2 votes
Acts 17:28
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.
Points to (11)
- Job 12:10 — In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. 65 votes
- Colossians 1:17 — And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 58 votes
- Hebrews 1:3 — Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the… 42 votes
- Psalms 36:9 — For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. 40 votes
- Luke 20:38 — For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him. 26 votes
- John 11:25 — Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet… 20 votes
Pointed to from (16)
- Colossians 1:17 — And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. 21 votes
- Genesis 1:26 — And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of… 21 votes
- Job 12:10 — In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind. 17 votes
- Romans 11:36 — For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen. 13 votes
Acts 17:29
Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device.
Points to (12)
- Isaiah 40:25 — To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One. 10 votes
- Exodus 20:4 — Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that… 8 votes
- Isaiah 46:5–6 — To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like? 7 votes
- Psalms 115:4–8 — Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 6 votes
- Habakkuk 2:19–20 — Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise, it shall teach! Behold, it is laid over… 5 votes
- Romans 1:20–23 — For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the… 4 votes
Pointed to from (21)
- Exodus 20:4 — Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that… 17 votes
- Isaiah 40:18 — To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him? 15 votes
- Romans 1:23 — And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and… 10 votes
- Romans 1:24 — Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own… 9 votes
Acts 17:30
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Points to (24)
- Acts 14:16 — Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 33 votes
- Titus 2:11–12 — For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 22 votes
- Luke 24:47 — And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at… 18 votes
- Romans 3:25 — Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the… 14 votes
- Ephesians 4:17–32 — This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the… 13 votes
- Acts 26:17–20 — Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee, 13 votes
Pointed to from (48)
- Acts 2:38 — Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the… 34 votes
- 1 Chronicles 28:9 — And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a… 27 votes
- Matthew 9:13 — But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the… 21 votes
- Isaiah 60:2 — For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon… 18 votes
Acts 17:31
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
Points to (24)
- 2 Peter 3:7 — But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against… 10 votes
- Romans 2:16 — In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 10 votes
- Matthew 25:31–46 — When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the… 10 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 — For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his… 8 votes
- Psalms 98:9 — Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the… 8 votes
- Psalms 9:8 — And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to the people in uprightness. 8 votes
Pointed to from (55)
- Hebrews 9:27 — And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 39 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 — For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his… 18 votes
- John 5:22 — For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: 17 votes
- Acts 2:24 — Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be… 10 votes
Acts 17:32
And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
Points to (21)
- Acts 26:8 — Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead? 7 votes
- Acts 17:18 — Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will… 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 6:2 — (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee:… 4 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:10 — We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable,… 4 votes
- Acts 25:19 — But had certain questions against him of their own superstition, and of one Jesus, which was dead, whom Paul… 4 votes
- Acts 24:25 — And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy… 4 votes
Pointed to from (24)
- 1 Corinthians 1:18 — For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the… 10 votes
- 1 Corinthians 15:12 — Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of… 8 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13 — For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of… 7 votes
- Colossians 2:8 — Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the… 5 votes
Acts 17:33
So Paul departed from among them.
Acts 17:34
Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.
Points to (10)
- Acts 17:19 — And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou… 5 votes
- Romans 11:5–6 — Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace. 4 votes
- Acts 17:4 — And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and… 3 votes
- Acts 13:48 — And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were… 3 votes
- Philippians 4:22 — All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household. 2 votes
- Acts 17:22 — Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are… 2 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Acts 13:43 — Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and… 4 votes
- Acts 17:4 — And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and… 2 votes
- Nehemiah 10:29 — They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in God's law,… 2 votes
- 2 Chronicles 30:11 — Nevertheless divers of Asher and Manasseh and of Zebulun humbled themselves, and came to Jerusalem. 2 votes