Acts 22:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 22:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 22:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 22:16 — KJV
“And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”
— Acts 22:16 (KJV)
Acts 22:16 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 22:16
“Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:16: now, arise, name
“Now therefore, what have I here, saith the LORD, that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the LORD; and my name continually every day is blasphemed.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:16: now, away, name
“And they say unto her, Woman, why weepest thou? She saith unto them, Because they have taken away my Lord, and I know not where they have laid him.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:16: now, why, away
“And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:16: now, away, lord
“And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:16: now, wash, lord
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