Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people 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,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And the time of this ignorance God regarded not: but now he biddeth 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;
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
Paraggello
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Morish
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 So since we are God's offspring, we should not think the deity is like gold or silver or stone, an image made by human skill and imagination. 30 Therefore, although God has overlooked such times of ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has set a day on which he is going to judge the world in righteousness, by a man whom he designated, having provided proof to everyone by raising him from the dead."
Names
Cross References
Luke 24:47
and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
Acts 14:16
In past generations he allowed all the nations to go their own ways,
Romans 3:25
God publicly displayed him at his death as the mercy seat accessible through faith. This was to demonstrate his righteousness, because God in his forbearance had passed over the sins previously committed.
Mark 6:12
So they went out and preached that all should repent.
Titus 2:11-12
For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all people.
Matthew 4:17
From that time Jesus began to preach this message: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
Acts 11:18
When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles."
Acts 17:23
For as I went around and observed closely your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: 'To an unknown god.' Therefore what you worship without knowing it, this I proclaim to you.
Acts 20:21
testifying to both Jews and Greeks about repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus.
Romans 3:23
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 7:10
For sadness as intended by God produces a repentance that leads to salvation, leaving no regret, but worldly sadness brings about death.
1 Peter 4:3
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
Psalm 50:21
When you did these things, I was silent, so you thought I was exactly like you. But now I will condemn you and state my case against you!
Matthew 3:2
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."
Mark 1:15
He said, "The time is fulfilled and the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel!"
Luke 13:5
No, I tell you! But unless you repent you will all perish as well!"
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."
Acts 3:19
Therefore repent and turn back so that your sins may be wiped out,
Acts 26:17-20
I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles, to whom I am sending you
Romans 1:28
And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.
Romans 2:4
Or do you have contempt for the wealth of his kindness, forbearance, and patience, and yet do not know that God's kindness leads you to repentance?
Ephesians 4:17-32
So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
Ephesians 5:6-8
Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God's wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.
1 Peter 1:14-15
Like obedient children, do not comply with the evil urges you used to follow in your ignorance,