Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 17:28 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Acts 17:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Acts 17:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 17:28
Paul's Mars Hill declaration - 'in him we live, and move, and have our being' - articulates God's immanent sustenance of creation. Quoting their own poet ('we are also his offspring') shows wise contextualization, using truth wherever found to point toward Christ. This speech models engaging philosophical audiences by connecting gospel truth to their cultural touchstones.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 17:28
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“and the breath of all mankind?”
“and in him all things are held together.”
“the very image of his substance”
“For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.”
“but of the living”
“even so he gave to the Son also to have life in himself.”
“I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.,Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:,,,,,,,,”
“and doesn't allow our feet to be moved.”
“we had the fathers of our flesh to chasten us”
“and to seek your soul”