Acts 20:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 20:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 20:19 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 20:19 — KJV
“Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews:”
— Acts 20:19 (KJV)
Acts 20:19 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 20:19
“And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:19: lord, many, wait
“And when they heard it, they glorified the Lord, and said unto him, Thou seest, brother, how many thousands of Jews there are which believe; and they are all zealous of the law:”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:19: lord, many, jews
“I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:19: lord, wait
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Go down, charge the people, lest they break through unto the LORD to gaze, and many of them perish. charge: Heb. contest”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:19: lord, many
“And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:19: lord, many
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