Acts 28:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 28:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 28:8 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and p..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 28:8 — KJV
“And it came to pass, that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and of a bloody flux: to whom Paul entered in, and prayed, and laid his hands on him, and healed him.”
— Acts 28:8 (KJV)
Acts 28:8 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 28:8
“And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.”
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“And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:8: came, pass, father
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:8: came, pass, father
“And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve:”
Shares key themes with Acts 28:8: came, pass, father
“And it came to pass after these things, that one told Joseph, Behold, thy father is sick: and he took with him his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.”
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