Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 14:16 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Acts 14:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 14 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.”
Acts 14:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 14:16
Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways—Paul's sermon introduces the biblical theology of divine forbearance toward Gentile ignorance. The Greek eiasen (suffered/allowed) doesn't imply approval but judicial patience, echoing Romans 3:25's 'passing over' of sins. All nations (πάντα τὰ ἔθνη) contrasts with Israel's covenantal privilege, yet God's restraint wasn't abandonment but measured delay before gospel proclamation to Gentiles.This times past (γενεαῖς ταῖς παρῳχημέναις, 'generations gone by') refers to the pre-gospel era when God primarily worked through Israel whil...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 14:16
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“that they might walk in their own counsels.”
“He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments”
“God gave them up to a reprobate mind”
“knowing God”
“For all people will walk every one in the name of his god”
“alienated from the commonwealth of Israel”
“and having walked in lewdness”
“Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.”