Acts 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 2:14 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 2:14 — KJV
“But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:”
— Acts 2:14 (KJV)
Acts 2:14 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 2:14
“And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:14: lifted, voice, men
“It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD;”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:14: peter, lifted, voice
“If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:14: standing, voice, hearken
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:14: men, jerusalem, hearken
“The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:14: standing, men, hearken
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