Acts 20:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 20:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 20:23 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. abide me: or, wait for me" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 20:23 — KJV
“Save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. abide me: or, wait for me”
— Acts 20:23 (KJV)
Acts 20:23 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 20:23
“And Pharaoh charged all his people, saying, Every son that is born ye shall cast into the river, and every daughter ye shall save alive.”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:23: save, every, saying
“And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you. man: Heb. soul”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:23: save, holy, every
“And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it unto the death of the high priest, which was anointed with the holy oil.”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:23: holy, city, abide
“And he commanded them, saying, Behold, ye shall lie in wait against the city, even behind the city: go not very far from the city, but be ye all ready:”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:23: city, saying, wait
“And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. quiet: Heb. silence”
Shares key themes with Acts 20:23: city, saying, wait
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