Acts 17:28 — For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our bei… — AMP | maBible
Read Acts 17:28 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Acts 17.28, Acts 17v28, Ac. 17:28. For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being], as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’
Other reference formats: Acts 17.28, Acts 17v28, Ac. 17:28.
28 For in Him we live and move and exist [that is, in Him we actually have our being], as even some of your own poets have said, ‘For we also are His children.’
Passage themes
God the source of life — in him we live, and move, and have our being
Quoting pagan poets — as certain also of your own poets have said
Born of God — we are also his offspring
Notes and references
Paul was probably exposed to Greek literature when he studied with Gamaliel, and quoting or paraphrasing a line from one of their poets would have surprised and kept the attention of the audience. See note 22:3.
Events in this chapter
17 — Paul devant l’Aréopage
About this book
Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc