Acts 26:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 26:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 26:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 26:16 — KJV
“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;”
— Acts 26:16 (KJV)
Acts 26:16 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 26:16
“And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother.”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:16: rise, appeared, make
“For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:16: make, these, things
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:16: these, things, hast
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:16: appeared, these, things
“Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. at meat: or, together”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:16: rise, appeared, seen
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