Acts 15:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 15:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 15:13 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 15:13 — KJV
“And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:”
— Acts 15:13 (KJV)
Acts 15:13 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 15:13
“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
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“But they held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:13: held, peace, answered
“And answered them after the advice of the young men, saying, My father made your yoke heavy, but I will add thereto: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:13: after, answered, saying
“And I said unto them, We after our ability have redeemed our brethren the Jews, which were sold unto the heathen; and will ye even sell your brethren? or shall they be sold unto us? Then held they their peace, and found nothing to answer.”
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“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
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