Acts 14:15

Conservative English Version

Why are you doing this? We are humans just like you. Please give up all this foolishness. Turn to the living God, who made the sky, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

Cross References

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 41:16

"Your Majesty," Joseph answered, "I can't do it myself, but God can give a good meaning to your dreams."

1 Kings 16:13

Baasha and Elah sinned and caused the Israelites to sin, and they made the LORD angry by worshiping idols.

1 Kings 16:26

He acted just like Jeroboam and made the LORD God of Israel angry by causing the Israelites to sin and to worship idols.

2 Kings 19:16

But just look how Sennacherib has insulted you, the living God.

2 Kings 19:4

Please pray for those of us who are left alive. The king of Assyria sent his army commander to insult the living God. Perhaps the LORD heard what he said and will do something, if you will pray.

Psalm 115:15

May the LORD who created the heavens and the earth give you his blessing.

Psalm 124:8

The LORD made heaven and earth, and he is the one who sends us help.

Psalm 31:6

I hate the worshipers of worthless idols, but I trust you, LORD.

Psalm 33:6

The LORD made the heavens and everything in them by his word.

Exodus 20:11

In six days I made the sky, the earth, the oceans, and everything in them, but on the seventh day I rested. That's why I made the Sabbath a special day that belongs to me.

Isaiah 45:18

The LORD alone is God! He created the heavens and made a world where people can live, instead of creating an empty desert. The LORD alone is God; there are no others.

Isaiah 45:20

to every survivor from every nation: "Gather around me! Learn how senseless it is to worship wooden idols or pray to helpless gods.

Isaiah 46:7

They carry the idol on their shoulders, then put it on a stand, but it cannot move. They call out to the idol when they are in trouble, but it doesn't answer, and it cannot help.

Jeremiah 10:8

Idols are worthless, and anyone who worships them is a fool!

Jeremiah 14:22

Idols can't send rain, and showers don't fall by themselves. Only you control the rain, so we put our trust in you, the LORD our God.

Jeremiah 32:17

LORD God, you stretched out your mighty arm and made the sky and the earth. You can do anything.

Jeremiah 51:15

God used his wisdom and power to create the earth and spread out the heavens.

Jeremiah 8:19

In a foreign land my people are crying. Listen! You'll hear them say, "Has the LORD deserted Zion? Is he no longer its king?" I hear the LORD reply, "Why did you make me angry by worshiping useless idols?"

Daniel 6:26

I command everyone in my kingdom to worship and honor the God of Daniel. He is the living God, the one who lives forever. His power and his kingdom will never end.

Amos 2:4

The LORD said: I will punish Judah for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They have rejected my teachings and refused to obey me. They were led astray by the same false gods their ancestors worshiped.

Jonah 2:8

All who worship worthless idols turn from the God who offers them mercy.

Zechariah 12:1

This is a message from the LORD about Israel: I am the LORD! I stretched out the heavens; I put the earth on its foundations and gave breath to humans.

Matthew 16:16

Simon Peter spoke up, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."

John 5:26

The Father has the power to give life, and he has given that same power to the Son.

John 7:18

If I wanted to bring honor to myself, I would speak for myself. But I want to honor the one who sent me. That is why I tell the truth and not a lie.

Acts 10:26

But Peter took hold of him and said, "Stand up! I am nothing more than a human."

Acts 13:32

God made a promise to our ancestors. And we are here to tell you the good news

Acts 14:21

Paul and Barnabas preached the good news in Derbe and won some people to the Lord. Then they went back to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch in Pisidia.

Acts 14:7

(SEE 14:6)

Acts 16:30

After he had led them out of the jail, he asked, "What must I do to be saved?"

Acts 27:10

Then Paul spoke to the crew of the ship, "Men, listen to me! If we sail now, our ship and its cargo will be badly damaged, and many lives will be lost."

Acts 27:21

Since none of us had eaten anything for a long time, Paul stood up and told the men: You should have listened to me! If you had stayed on in Crete, you would not have had this damage and loss.

Acts 27:25

Cheer up! I am sure that God will do exactly what he promised.

Acts 4:24

When the rest of the Lord's followers heard this, they prayed together and said: Master, you created heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.

Acts 7:26

The next day Moses saw two of his own people fighting, and he tried to make them stop. He said, "Men, you are both Israelites. Why are you so cruel to each other?"

1 Corinthians 8:4

Even though food is offered to idols, we know that none of the idols in this world are alive. After all, there is only one God.

Ephesians 4:17

As a follower of the Lord, I order you to stop living like stupid, godless people.

Deuteronomy 32:21

You worshiped worthless idols, and made me jealous and angry! Now I will send a cruel and worthless nation to make you jealous and angry.

Deuteronomy 5:26

Has anyone else ever heard the only true God speaking from fire, as we have? And even if they have, would they live to tell about it?

1 Thessalonians 1:9

Everyone is talking about how you welcomed us and how you turned away from idols to serve the true and living God.

1 Timothy 3:15

so that if I am delayed, you will know how everyone who belongs to God's family ought to behave. After all, the church of the living God is the strong foundation of truth.

Hebrews 3:12

My friends, watch out! Don't let evil thoughts or doubts make any of you turn from the living God.

James 5:17

Elijah was just as human as we are, and for three and a half years his prayers kept the rain from falling.

Joshua 3:10

The Canaanites, the Hittites, the Hivites, the Perizzites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, and the Jebusites control the land on the other side of the river. But the living God will be with you and will force them out of the land when you attack. And now, God is going to prove that he's powerful enough to force them out.

Revelation 14:7

The angel shouted, "Worship and honor God! The time has come for him to judge everyone. Kneel down before the one who created heaven and earth, the oceans, and every stream."

Revelation 19:10

I knelt at the feet of the angel and began to worship him. But the angel said, "Don't do that! I am a servant, just like you and everyone else who tells about Jesus. Don't worship anyone but God. Everyone who tells about Jesus does it by the power of the Spirit."

Revelation 19:19

I also saw the beast and all kings of the earth come together. They fought against the rider on the white horse and against his army.

Revelation 22:9

But the angel said, Don't do that! I am a servant, just like you. I am the same as a follower or a prophet or anyone else who obeys what is written in this book. God is the one you should worship.

Revelation 4:11

"Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. You created all things, and by your decision they are and were created."

1 Samuel 12:21

Don't worship idols! They don't have any power, and they can't help you or save you when you're in trouble.

1 Samuel 17:26

David asked some soldiers standing nearby, "What will a man get for killing this Philistine and stopping him from insulting our people? Who does that worthless Philistine think he is? He's making fun of the army of the living God!"

1 Samuel 17:36

Sir, I have killed lions and bears that way, and I can kill this worthless Philistine. He shouldn't have made fun of the army of the living God!