Acts 20:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 20:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 20:12 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 20:12 — KJV
“And they brought the young man alive, and were not a little comforted.”
— Acts 20:12 (KJV)
Acts 20:12 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 20:12
“And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.”
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“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”
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“And it came to pass, when they had eaten up the corn which they had brought out of Egypt, their father said unto them, Go again, buy us a little food.”
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“Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them. kindly...: Heb. to their hearts”
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“But we ourselves will go ready armed before the children of Israel, until we have brought them unto their place: and our little ones shall dwell in the fenced cities because of the inhabitants of the land.”
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