Acts 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 1:1 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 1:1 — KJV
“The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,”
— Acts 1:1 (KJV)
Acts 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Acts
Acts is volume two of Luke's history: the Spirit falls at Pentecost and a praying church turns the world upside down in one generation. Prison doors open, the gospel jumps every cultural wall, and every advance begins in a prayer meeting. It is the blueprint for Spirit-filled boldness.
Cross-References for Acts 1:1
“And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:1: made, jesus, teach
“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:1: jesus, began, teach
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:1: made, jesus, both
“And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. aprons: or, things to gird about”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:1: made, both
“And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. both...: Heb. from man unto beast”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:1: made, both
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