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Acts 17:34 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Acts 17:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 17 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.”
Acts 17:34 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 17:34
Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed—Despite Athens' overall resistance, some converts emerged. The verb kollēthentes (κολληθέντες) means 'joined closely, adhered to'—the same word used for marriage (Matthew 19:5) and for cleaving to the Lord (Acts 5:13, 10:28). These believers didn't merely assent intellectually; they attached themselves to Paul and the Christian community.Among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite—Dionysius held a position on the prestigious Areopagus council, making him a man of significant social standing. His conversion demonstrates that the gospel transcend...
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Cross-References for Acts 17:34
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“and brought him to the Areopagus”
“Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
“and joined Paul and Silas”
“they were glad”
“and doesn't return there”
“especially those who are of Caesar's household.”
“and said”
“and the first last. For many are called”
“Joseph of Arimathaea”
“or of the Pharisees?”