Acts 15:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 15:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 15:20 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 15:20 — KJV
“But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.”
— Acts 15:20 (KJV)
Acts 15:20 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 15:20
“That ye abstain from meats offered to idols, and from blood, and from things strangled, and from fornication: from which if ye keep yourselves, ye shall do well. Fare ye well.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:20: abstain, idols, fornication
“As touching the Gentiles which believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from blood, and from strangled, and from fornication.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:20: idols, fornication, things
“But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:20: idols, fornication, things
“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:20: idols, fornication, things
“And he said, Be it far from me, O LORD, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.”
Shares key themes with Acts 15:20: things, blood
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