Acts 15:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 15:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 15:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, wh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 15:17 — KJV
“That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.”
— Acts 15:17 (KJV)
Acts 15:17 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 15:17
“Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith the LORD, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all, as with an ornament, and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:17: men, lord, name
“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:17: seek, after, lord
“That they may possess the remnant of Edom, and of all the heathen, which are called by my name, saith the LORD that doeth this. which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:17: lord, whom, name
“These are they that were numbered of the families of the sons of Gershon, of all that might do service in the tabernacle of the congregation, whom Moses and Aaron did number according to the commandment of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:17: men, might, lord
“These be the names of the mighty men whom David had: The Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite: he lift up his spear against eight hundred, whom he slew at one time. The Tachmonite...: or, Joshebbassebet the Tachmonite, head of the three whom he...: Heb. slain he lift...: from (1ch:) whom he...: Heb. slain”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:17: men, might, whom
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