Acts 26:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 26:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 26:23 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 26:23 — KJV
“That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”
— Acts 26:23 (KJV)
Acts 26:23 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 26:23
“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:23: christ, should, suffer
“Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:23: first, rise, dead
“And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:23: christ, suffer, rise
“But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:23: christ, first, rise
“As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.”
Shares key themes with Acts 26:23: christ, should, suffer
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