Acts 1:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 1:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 1:5 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 1:5 — KJV
“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”
— Acts 1:5 (KJV)
Acts 1:5 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 1:5
“Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:5: john, baptized, water
“I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:5: baptized, water, holy
“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:5: john, water, holy
“Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we?”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:5: baptized, water, holy
“Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. upon...: Heb. upon the face of the waters”
Shares key themes with Acts 1:5: water, many, days
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