Acts 24:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 24:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 24:23 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintan..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 24:23 — KJV
“And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to minister or come unto him.”
— Acts 24:23 (KJV)
Acts 24:23 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 24:23
“But let none come into the house of the LORD, save the priests, and they that minister of the Levites; they shall go in, for they are holy: but all the people shall keep the watch of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Acts 24:23: keep, let, none
“And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Acts 24:23: keep, let, should
“And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy. greatness: or, multitude”
Shares key themes with Acts 24:23: commanded, keep, should
“But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and get to land:”
Shares key themes with Acts 24:23: commanded, centurion, paul
“And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.”
Shares key themes with Acts 24:23: keep, let, come
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