Acts 17:27

New American Bible - revised edition

so that people might seek God, even perhaps grope for him and find him, though indeed he is not far from any one of us.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:27

“Is God indeed to dwell on earth? If the heavens and the highest heavens cannot contain you, how much less this house which I have built!

Acts 14:17

yet, in bestowing his goodness, he did not leave himself without witness, for he gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, and filled you with nourishment and gladness for your hearts.”

Acts 15:17

so that the rest of humanity may seek out the Lord, even all the Gentiles on whom my name is invoked. Thus says the Lord who accomplishes these things,

Romans 1:20

Ever since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made. As a result, they have no excuse;

Romans 2:4

Or do you hold his priceless kindness, forbearance, and patience in low esteem, unaware that the kindness of God would lead you to repentance?

Deuteronomy 4:7

For what great nation is there that has gods so close to it as the Lord, our God, is to us whenever we call upon him?