Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the time of this ignorance God regarded not: but now he biddeth all men everywhere to repent,
New American Standard Bible
Therefore having
King James Version
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Holman Bible
“Therefore, having overlooked
International Standard Version
Though God has overlooked those times of ignorance, he now commands everyone everywhere to repent,
A Conservative Version
Indeed therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God now commands for all men everywhere to repent.
American Standard Version
The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:
Amplified
Therefore God overlooked and disregarded the former ages of ignorance; but now He commands all people everywhere to repent [that is, to change their old way of thinking, to regret their past sins, and to seek God’s purpose for their lives],
An Understandable Version
Now God made allowance for the times when people were still uninformed [about His complete will], but now [in the Gospel age] He requires all people everywhere to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives].
Anderson New Testament
Yet the times of this ignorance God overlooked; but now, he commands all men everywhere to repent:
Bible in Basic English
Those times when men had no knowledge were overlooked by God; but now he gives orders to all men in every place to undergo a change of heart:
Common New Testament
The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent,
Daniel Mace New Testament
God has been pleas'd to over-look this state of ignorance: but now he enjoins all men every where to repent:
Darby Translation
God therefore, having overlooked the times of ignorance, now enjoins men that they shall all everywhere repent,
Godbey New Testament
Then indeed God winking at the times of ignorance, now commands all men everywhere to repent:
Goodspeed New Testament
While God overlooked those times of ignorance, he now calls upon all men everywhere to repent,
John Wesley New Testament
The times of ignorance indeed God overlooked; but he now commandeth all men every where to repent.
Julia Smith Translation
Therefore truly, God having overlooked the times of ignorance, now announces to all men everywhere to repent:
King James 2000
And the times of this ignorance God overlooked; but now commands all men everywhere to repent:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore [although] God has overlooked the times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,
Modern King James verseion
Truly, then, God overlooking the times of ignorance, now He strictly commands all men everywhere to repent,
Moffatt New Testament
Such ages of ignorance God overlooked, but he now charges men that they are all everywhere to repent,
Montgomery New Testament
"The times of ignorance God overlooked, but he now commands all men that they should all, everywhere, repent;
NET Bible
Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent,
New Heart English Bible
The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,
Noyes New Testament
The times indeed of ignorance God overlooked; but now commandeth all men every where to repent;
Sawyer New Testament
Overlooking therefore the times of ignorance, God now commands all men everywhere to change their minds,
The Emphasized Bible
The times of ignorance, therefore, overlooking, God, as things now are, is charging all men everywhere to repent,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
These times indeed of ignorance God then overlooked; but he now commands all men in every place to repent:
Twentieth Century New Testament
True, God looked with indulgence on the days of men's ignorance, but now he is announcing to every one everywhere the need for repentance,
Webster
And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:
Weymouth New Testament
Those times of ignorance God viewed with indulgence. But now He commands all men everywhere to repent,
Williams New Testament
Though God overlooked those times of ignorance, He now commands all men everywhere to repent,
World English Bible
The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked. But now he commands that all people everywhere should repent,
Worrell New Testament
God, therefore, having overlooked the time of ignorance, now commands all men everywhere to repent;
Worsley New Testament
Wherefore though God overlooked the times of this ignorance, He now requireth all men every where to repent.
Youngs Literal Translation
the times, indeed, therefore, of the ignorance God having overlooked, doth now command all men everywhere to reform,
Themes
Athens » A city » A city of greece
God » Pillar of » Forbearance of
Ignorance of God » The wicked, in a state of
Ignorance of God » Leads to » Idolatry
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Repentance
Missionary journeys » Ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Ordination » Jesus Christ being ordained
Paul's » First - with barnabas and john mark ac 13-14 » Second - with silas
Select readings » Paul on mars' hill
Topics
Interlinear
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References
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Smith
Word Count of 37 Translations in Acts 17:30
Prayers for Acts 17:30
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul Speaks To The Areopagus
29 Forasmuch then as we are the generation of God, we ought not to think that the godhead is like unto gold, silver, or stone, graven by craft and imagination of man. 30 And the time of this ignorance God regarded not: but now he biddeth all men everywhere to repent, 31 because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world according to righteousness, by that man, whom he hath appointed, and hath offered faith to all men, after that he had raised him from death."
Names
Cross References
Luke 24:47
And that repentance, and remission of sins, should be preached in his name among all nations. And must begin at Jerusalem.
Acts 14:16
the which in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.
Romans 3:25
- whom God hath set forth for a mercy seat through faith in his blood, to show the righteousness which before him is of valour, in that he forgiveth the sins that are passed,
Mark 6:12
And they went out and preached, that they should repent:
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared
Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, "Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life."
Acts 17:23
For as I passed by and beheld the manner how ye worship your gods, I found an altar wherein was written, Unto the unknown God. Whom ye then ignorantly worship, him show I unto you:
Acts 20:21
witnessing both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, the repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus.
Romans 3:23
There is no difference: For all have sinned, and lack the praise that is of valour before God:
2 Corinthians 7:10
For ye sorrowed godly: so that in nothing were ye hurt by us. For godly sorrow causeth repentance, unto salvation not to be repented of: when worldly sorrow causeth death.
1 Peter 4:3
For it is sufficient for us that we have spent the time that is past of the life, after the will of the gentiles; walking in wantonness, lusts, drunkenness, in eating, drinking, and in abominable idolatry.
Psalm 50:21
This thou doest, while I hold my tongue: and thinkest wickedly that I am even such a one as thyself; but I will reprove thee, and set before thee the things that thou hast done.
Matthew 3:2
saying, "Repent: the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
Mark 1:15
and saying, "The time is full come, and the kingdom of God is even at hand. Repent, and believe the gospel."
Luke 13:5
I tell you, Nay: But except ye repent, ye all shall likewise perish."
Luke 15:10
Likewise I say unto you, Joy is made in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth."
Acts 3:19
Repent ye, therefore, and turn: that your sins may be done away when the time of refreshing cometh, which we shall have of the presence of the Lord,
Acts 26:17-20
delivering thee from the people, and from the gentiles, unto thee which now I send thee,
Romans 1:28
And as it seemed not good unto them to be a known of God, even so God delivered them up unto a lewd mind, that they should do those things which were not comely,
Romans 2:4
Either despisest thou the riches of his goodness and patience, and long sufferance? And rememberest not how that the kindness of God leadeth thee to repentance?
Ephesians 4:17-32
This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other gentiles walk; in vanity of their mind,
Ephesians 5:6-8
Let no man deceive you with vain words. For through such things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of unbelief.
1 Peter 1:14-15
as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves unto your old lusts of ignorance: