Acts 13:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 13:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 13:8 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 13:8 — KJV
“But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.”
— Acts 13:8 (KJV)
Acts 13:8 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 13:8
“And so return unto thee with all their heart, and with all their soul, in the land of their enemies, which led them away captive, and pray unto thee toward their land, which thou gavest unto their fathers, the city which thou hast chosen, and the house which I have built for thy name:”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:8: name, turn, away
“And Pharaohnechoh made Eliakim the son of Josiah king in the room of Josiah his father, and turned his name to Jehoiakim, and took Jehoahaz away: and he came to Egypt, and died there.”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:8: name, turn, away
“And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:8: name, turn, away
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me? Jacob: that is, A supplanter”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:8: name, away
“And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away;”
Shares key themes with Acts 13:8: turn, away
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