Acts 12:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 12:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 12:21 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 12:21 — KJV
“And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.”
— Acts 12:21 (KJV)
Acts 12:21 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 12:21
“Now it came to pass on the third day, that Esther put on her royal apparel, and stood in the inner court of the king's house, over against the king's house: and the king sat upon his royal throne in the royal house, over against the gate of the house.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:21: day, royal, apparel
“Now therefore, as the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:21: set, day, throne
“So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and set them a statute and an ordinance in Shechem.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:21: set, day, made
“Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:21: set, sat, throne
“Blessed be the LORD thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the LORD loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:21: set, throne, made
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