Acts 14:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 14:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 14:15 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 14:15 — KJV
“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:”
— Acts 14:15 (KJV)
Acts 14:15 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 14:15
“Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:15: saying, men, god
“And thus they returned us answer, saying, We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and build the house that was builded these many years ago, which a great king of Israel builded and set up.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:15: saying, these, turn
“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:15: things, made, heaven
“Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:15: these, things, men
“Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles that can cause rain? or can the heavens give showers? art not thou he, O LORD our God? therefore we will wait upon thee: for thou hast made all these things.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:15: these, things, vanities
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