Acts 28:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 28:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 28:27 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 28:27 — KJV
“For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
— Acts 28:27 (KJV)
Acts 28:27 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 28:27
“For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:27: heart, people, waxed
“Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:27: heart, people, ears
“He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart; that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:27: heart, eyes, should
“Hear now this, O foolish people, and without understanding; which have eyes, and see not; which have ears, and hear not: understanding: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:27: heart, people, ears
“That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be forgiven them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:27: hearing, lest, should
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