Acts 7:48-52

48 “However, the Most High does not live in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:
49 “ ‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be?
50 Has not my hand made all these things?’[a]
51 “You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!
52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him—

Cross References 8

  • 1. S Mark 5:7
  • 2. 1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chronicles 2:6
  • 3. Matthew 5:34,35
  • 4. Isaiah 66:1,2
  • 5. Exodus 32:9; Exodus 33:3,5
  • 6. Leviticus 26:41; Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 4:4; Jeremiah 9:26
  • 7. 2 Chronicles 36:16; S Matthew 5:12
  • 8. Acts 3:14; 1 Thessalonians 2:15

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