Acts 11:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 11:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 11:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then remembered I the word of the Lord, how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 11:16 — KJV
“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.”
— Acts 11:16 (KJV)
Acts 11:16 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 11:16
“I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:16: indeed, baptized, water
“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 11:16: john, indeed, water
“For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:16: john, baptized, water
“And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. opinions: or, thoughts”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:16: then, word, lord
“Thus saith the LORD; Behold, waters rise up out of the north, and shall be an overflowing flood, and shall overflow the land, and all that is therein; the city, and them that dwell therein: then the men shall cry, and all the inhabitants of the land shall howl. all that...: Heb. the fulness thereof”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:16: then, lord, how
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