Acts 17:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

This God made the world and everything in it. He is Lord of heaven and earth, and he doesn't live in temples built by human hands.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:27

There's not enough room in all of heaven for you, LORD God. How could you possibly live on earth in this temple I have built?

Deuteronomy 10:14

Everything belongs to the LORD your God, not only the earth and everything on it, but also the sky and the highest heavens.

Acts 7:48

But the Most High God doesn't live in houses made by humans. It is just as the prophet said, when he spoke for the Lord,

Isaiah 66:1

The LORD said: Heaven is my throne; the earth is my footstool. What kind of house could you build for me? In what place will I rest?

2 Chronicles 6:18

There's not enough room in all of heaven for you, LORD God. How could you possibly live on earth in this temple I have built?

Matthew 11:25

At that moment Jesus said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people.

2 Chronicles 2:6

No one can ever build a temple large enough for God—even the heavens are too small a place for him to live in! All I can do is build a place where we can offer sacrifices to him.

Psalm 115:16

The LORD has kept the heavens for himself, but he has given the earth to us humans.

Revelation 20:11

I saw a great white throne with someone sitting on it. Earth and heaven tried to run away, but there was nowhere for them to go.

Acts 14:15

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.

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.

Jeremiah 10:11

You told me to say that idols did not create the heavens and the earth, and that you, the LORD, will destroy every idol.

Luke 10:21

At that same time, Jesus felt the joy that comes from the Holy Spirit, and he said: My Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I am grateful that you hid all this from wise and educated people and showed it to ordinary people. Yes, Father, that is what pleased you.

Isaiah 42:5

I am the LORD God. I created the heavens like an open tent above. I made the earth and everything that grows on it. I am the source of life for all who live on this earth, so listen to what I say.

2 Kings 19:15

He prayed: LORD God of Israel, your throne is above the winged creatures. You created the heavens and the earth, and you alone rule the kingdoms of this world.

Jeremiah 23:24

in heaven and on earth. There are no secret places where you can hide from me.

Hebrews 3:4

Of course, every house is built by someone, and God is really the one who built everything.

Matthew 5:34

But I tell you not to swear by anything when you make a promise! Heaven is God's throne, so don't swear by heaven.

Isaiah 40:12

Did any of you measure the ocean by yourself or stretch out the sky with your own hands? Did you put the soil of the earth in a bucket or weigh the hills and mountains on balance scales?

Psalm 24:1

The earth and everything on it belong to the LORD. The world and its people belong to him.

Hebrews 1:2

But now at last, God sent his Son to bring his message to us. God created the universe by his Son, and everything will some day belong to the Son.

John 1:1

In the beginning was the one who is called the Word. The Word was with God and was truly God.

Isaiah 40:28

Don't you know? Haven't you heard? The LORD is the eternal God, Creator of the earth. He never gets weary or tired; his wisdom cannot be measured.

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.

Psalm 148:13

All creation, come and praise the name of the LORD. Praise his name alone. The glory of God is greater than heaven and earth.

Daniel 4:35

To him the nations are far less than nothing; God controls the stars in the sky and everyone on this earth. When God does something, we cannot change it or even ask why.”

Jeremiah 32:17

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

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.

Psalm 146:5

The LORD God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him.

Genesis 14:19

and said to Abram: “I bless you in the name of God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth.

Genesis 14:22

Abram answered: The LORD God Most High made the heavens and the earth. And I have promised him

Genesis 1:1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Malachi 2:10

Don't you know that we all have God as our Father? Didn't the one God create each of us? Then why do you cheat each other by breaking the agreement God made with your ancestors?

Romans 1:19

They know everything that can be known about God, because God has shown it all to them.