Acts 17:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 17:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 17:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 17:16 — KJV
“Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry. wholly...: or, full of idols”
— Acts 17:16 (KJV)
Acts 17:16 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 17:16
“Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.”
Shares key themes with Acts 17:16: now, while, full
“Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had lamented him, and buried him in Ramah, even in his own city. And Saul had put away those that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, out of the land.”
Shares key themes with Acts 17:16: now, spirit, city
“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,”
Shares key themes with Acts 17:16: now, spirit, stirred
“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, made...: Heb. caused a voice to pass”
Shares key themes with Acts 17:16: now, spirit, stirred
“Give ye now commandment to cause these men to cease, and that this city be not builded, until another commandment shall be given from me. Give...: Chaldee, Make a decree”
Shares key themes with Acts 17:16: now, city, given
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