Acts 17:32
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.””
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“When they heard about the resurrection of the dead, some began to mock him, but others said, “We want to hear you again on this topic.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked; but others said, We will hear thee concerning this yet again.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And having heard of a rising again of the dead, some, indeed, were mocking, but others said, `We will hear thee again concerning this;'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Acts 17:32 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 19:14So Lot went out and spoke to the sons-in-law who were pledged in marriage to his daughters. “Get up,” he said. “Get out of this place, for the LORD is about to destroy the city!” But his sons-in-law thought he was joking.
- 2 Chronicles 30:9For if you return to the LORD, your brothers and sons will receive mercy in the presence of their captors and will return to this land. For the LORD your God is gracious and merciful; He will not turn His face away from you if you return to Him.”
- 2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
- Luke 14:18But one after another they all began to make excuses. The first one said, ‘I have bought a field, and I need to go see it. Please excuse me.’
- Luke 22:63The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him.
- Luke 23:11And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
- Luke 23:36The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
- Acts 2:13But others mocked them and said, “They are drunk on new wine!”
- Acts 13:41‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
- Acts 17:18Some Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also began to debate with him. Some of them asked, “What is this babbler trying to say?” Others said, “He seems to be advocating foreign gods.” They said this because Paul was proclaiming the good news of Jesus and the resurrection.
- Acts 17:31For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
- Acts 24:25As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
- Acts 25:19They only had some contentions with him regarding their own religion and a certain Jesus who had died, but whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
- Acts 26:8Why would any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead?
- Acts 26:24At this stage of Paul’s defense, Festus exclaimed in a loud voice, “You are insane, Paul! Your great learning is driving you to madness!”
- 1 Corinthians 1:23but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
- 1 Corinthians 4:10We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ. We are weak, but you are strong. You are honored, but we are dishonored.
- 2 Corinthians 6:2For He says: “In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold, now is the time of favor; now is the day of salvation!
- Hebrews 3:7Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
- Hebrews 11:36Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
- Hebrews 13:13Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore.
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