Acts 14:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 14:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 14:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 14:16 — KJV
“Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways.”
— Acts 14:16 (KJV)
Acts 14:16 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 14:16
“For these nations, which thou shalt possess, hearkened unto observers of times, and unto diviners: but as for thee, the LORD thy God hath not suffered thee so to do. possess: or, inherit”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:16: times, suffered, nations
“And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:16: nations, walk, ways
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:16: walk, own, ways
“He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog's neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine's blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. lamb: or, kid burneth: Heb. maketh a memorial of”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:16: nations, own, ways
“But as for them whose heart walketh after the heart of their detestable things and their abominations, I will recompense their way upon their own heads, saith the Lord GOD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 14:16: nations, walk, own
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