Acts 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 11:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 11:17 — KJV
“Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?”
— Acts 11:17 (KJV)
Acts 11:17 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 11:17
“Likewise when the LORD sent you from Kadeshbarnea, saying, Go up and possess the land which I have given you; then ye rebelled against the commandment of the LORD your God, and ye believed him not, nor hearkened to his voice.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:17: then, god, like
“Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:17: god, like, lord
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:17: god, gift, lord
“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:17: then, god, lord
“Until the LORD have given your brethren rest, as he hath given you, and they also have possessed the land which the LORD your God giveth them: then ye shall return unto the land of your possession, and enjoy it, which Moses the LORD'S servant gave you on this side Jordan toward the sunrising.”
Shares key themes with Acts 11:17: then, god, gave
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