Acts 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 12:9 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a visio..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 12:9 — KJV
“And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.”
— Acts 12:9 (KJV)
Acts 12:9 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 12:9
“And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:9: went, angel, saw
“And it came to pass, when the king of Ai saw it, that they hasted and rose up early, and the men of the city went out against Israel to battle, he and all his people, at a time appointed, before the plain; but he wist not that there were liers in ambush against him behind the city.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:9: went, wist, saw
“And when Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he saddled his ass, and arose, and gat him home to his house, to his city, and put his household in order, and hanged himself, and died, and was buried in the sepulchre of his father. followed: Heb. done put his...: Heb. gave charge concerning his house”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:9: followed, done, saw
“And David spake unto the LORD when he saw the angel that smote the people, and said, Lo, I have sinned, and I have done wickedly: but these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, be against me, and against my father's house.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:9: done, angel, saw
“I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.”
Shares key themes with Acts 12:9: thought, saw, vision
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