Acts 7:48

New International Reader's Version

“But the Most High God does not live in houses made by human hands. As God says through the prophet,

Cross References

1 Kings 8:27

“But will you really live on earth? After all, the heavens can’t hold you. In fact, even the highest heavens can’t hold you. So this temple I’ve built certainly can’t hold you!

2 Chronicles 6:18

“But will God really live on earth with human beings? After all, the heavens can’t hold you. In fact, even the highest heavens can’t hold you. So this temple I’ve built certainly can’t hold you!

Psalm 46:4

God’s blessings are like a river. They fill the city of God with joy. That city is the holy place where the Most High God lives.

Psalm 7:17

I will give thanks to the Lord because he does what is right. I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High.

Psalm 91:1

Whoever rests in the shadow of the Most High God will be kept safe by the Mighty One.

Psalm 91:9

Suppose you say, “The Lord is the one who keeps me safe.” Suppose you let the Most High God be like a home to you.

Psalm 92:8

But Lord, you are honored forever.

Daniel 4:17

“ ‘The decision is announced by holy messengers. So all who are alive will know that the Most High God is King. He rules over all kingdoms on earth. He gives them to anyone he wants. Sometimes he puts the least important people in charge of them.’

Daniel 4:34

At the end of that time I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven. My mind became clear again. Then I praised the Most High God. I gave honor and glory to the God who lives forever. His rule will last forever. His kingdom will never end.

Hosea 7:16

I am the Most High God. But they do not turn to me. They are like a bow that does not shoot straight. Their leaders will be killed by swords. They will die because they have spoken too proudly. The people of Egypt will make fun of them.”

Luke 1:32

He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. The Lord God will make him a king like his father David of long ago.

2 Corinthians 5:1

We know that the earthly tent we live in will be destroyed. But we have a building made by God. It is a house in heaven that lasts forever. Human hands did not build it.

Deuteronomy 32:8

The Most High God gave the nations their lands. He divided up the human race. He set up borders for the nations. He did it based on the number of the angels in his heavenly court.