Acts 17:27

That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:

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Other Translations for Acts 17:27

BSB
God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.
AKJV
That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:
CPDV
so as to seek God, if perhaps they may consider him or find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
ERV
that they should seek God, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he is not far from each one of us:
NHEB
that they should seek God, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us.
SMT
To seek the Lord, if perchance indeed they have felt for him, and found, although not being far from each one of us:

Commentary for Acts 17:27

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Acts 17:27
Summary
Humans should seek God's presence.
Place
Mars' Hill
Event
Paul invites God-seeking
Estimated Time Period
c. 50 AD
Category
Teaching