Acts 2:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 2:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 2:27 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 2:27 — KJV
“Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
— Acts 2:27 (KJV)
Acts 2:27 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 2:27
“For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:27: wilt, leave, soul
“Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:27: suffer, thine, holy
“Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:27: because, neither, holy
“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee. whom man...: or, that is despised in soul”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:27: because, soul, holy
“He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:27: soul, hell, neither
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