Parallel Verses New International Version God did this so that they would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from any one of us. King James Bible 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: Darby Bible Translation that they may seek God; if indeed they might feel after him and find him, although he is not far from each one of us: World English Bible that they should seek the Lord, if perhaps they might reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. Young's Literal Translation to seek the Lord, if perhaps they did feel after Him and find, -- though, indeed, He is not far from each one of us, Acts 17:27 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThat they should seek the Lord - This is a conclusion drawn from the preceding statement. God, who is infinitely great and self-sufficient, has manifested himself as the maker of the world, the creator, preserver, and governor of men. He has assigned them their portion, and dispensed to them their habitations, and the various blessings of his providence, to the end that they should seek him in all his works. Feel after him - Ψηλαφησειαν αυτον, That they might grope after him, as a person does his way who is blind or blindfolded. The Gentiles, who had not a revelation, must grope after God, as the principle of spiritual life, that they might find him to be a Spirit, and the source of all intellectual happiness; and the apostle seems to state that none need despair of finding this fountain of goodness, because he is not far from every one of us. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge they. Psalm 19:1-6 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork... Romans 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering... he be. Psalm 139:1-13 O lord, you have searched me, and known me... Jeremiah 23:23,24 Am I a God at hand, said the LORD, and not a God afar off... Library April 24 EveningThe eyes of all wait upon thee.--PSA. 145:15. He giveth to all life, and breath, and all things.--The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.--Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. The same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.--Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, … Anonymous—Daily Light on the Daily Path The Man who is Judge Immortality of the Soul, and a Future State. Repentance and Restitution. Cross References Deuteronomy 4:7 What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the LORD our God is near us whenever we pray to him? Jeremiah 23:23 "Am I only a God nearby," declares the LORD, "and not a God far away? Acts 14:17 Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." Jump to Previous Far Feel Find Grope Haply Hope Indeed Order Perhaps Possible Reach Search SeekJump to Next Far Feel Find Grope Haply Hope Indeed Order Perhaps Possible Reach Search SeekLinks Acts 17:27 NIVActs 17:27 NLT Acts 17:27 ESV Acts 17:27 NASB Acts 17:27 KJV Acts 17:27 Bible Apps Acts 17:27 Biblia Paralela Acts 17:27 Chinese Bible Acts 17:27 French Bible Acts 17:27 German Bible Acts 17:27 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |