Acts 22:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 22:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 22:20 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the r..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 22:20 — KJV
“And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.”
— Acts 22:20 (KJV)
Acts 22:20 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 22:20
“Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, and what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that was about his loins, and in his shoes that were on his feet. shed: Heb. put”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:20: blood, shed, also
“But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past, and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:20: also, death, kept
“He slew also the bullock and the ram for a sacrifice of peace offerings, which was for the people: and Aaron's sons presented unto him the blood, which he sprinkled upon the altar round about,”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:20: blood, also, slew
“If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:20: blood, also, death
“A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 22:20: blood, also, death
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