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Acts 7:48

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However, the Most High doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says,

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Acts 7:48 in other translations

Howbeit the Most High dwelleth not in houses made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Acts 7:48 · American Standard Version

Acts 7:48 in context

  1. 46who found favor in the sight of God, and asked to find a habitation for the God of Jacob.
  2. 47But Solomon built him a house.
  3. 48However, the Most High doesn’t dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says,
  4. 49‘heaven is my throne,
    and the earth a footstool for my feet.
    What kind of house will you build me?’ says the Lord.
    ‘Or what is the place of my rest?
  5. 50Didn’t my hand make all these things?’