Acts 16:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 16:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 16:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 16:17 — KJV
“The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.”
— Acts 16:17 (KJV)
Acts 16:17 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 16:17
“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.”
Shares key themes with Acts 16:17: saying, men, servants
“And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.”
Shares key themes with Acts 16:17: cried, men, most
“When he saw Jesus, he cried out, and fell down before him, and with a loud voice said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God most high? I beseech thee, torment me not.”
Shares key themes with Acts 16:17: cried, men, most
“And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.”
Shares key themes with Acts 16:17: saying, these, servants
“Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:”
Shares key themes with Acts 16:17: paul, saying, most
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