Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Acts 17:31 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 17:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. hath given: or, offered faith”
Acts 17:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 17:31
He hath appointed a day (καθότι ἔστησεν ἡμέραν)—The perfect tense indicates God's fixed, immutable decree. History moves toward this predetermined moment of universal judgment. In the which he will judge the world in righteousness (ἐν ᾗ μέλλει κρίνειν τὴν οἰκουμένην ἐν δικαιοσύνῃ)—judgment is future certainty ('will judge'), global in scope ('the world'), and morally perfect ('in righteousness').By that man whom he hath ordained (ἐν ἀνδρὶ ᾧ ὥρισεν)—Jesus, the God-man, is appointed Judge (John 5:22, 27). Paul tactfully calls Him 'that man' to Athenian ears unfamiliar with Jewish Messianism, yet...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 17:31
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“according to my Good News”
“and the earth”
“according to what he has done”
“for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness”
“And he shall judge the world in righteousness”
“until the Lord comes”
“revelation”
“and to all the people of Israel”