Acts 2:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 2:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 2:37 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 2:37 — KJV
“Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?”
— Acts 2:37 (KJV)
Acts 2:37 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 2:37
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:37: now, heard, heart
“Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John:”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:37: now, heard, peter
“And when there had been much disputing, Peter rose up, and said unto them, Men and brethren, ye know how that a good while ago God made choice among us, that the Gentiles by my mouth should hear the word of the gospel, and believe.”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:37: now, peter, men
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:37: heart, rest, brethren
“And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:”
Shares key themes with Acts 2:37: now, men, brethren
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