Acts 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 3:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 3:17 — KJV
“And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.”
— Acts 3:17 (KJV)
Acts 3:17 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 3:17
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with Acts 3:17: now, brethren, rulers
“Speak thou also unto the children of Israel, saying, Verily my sabbaths ye shall keep: for it is a sign between me and you throughout your generations; that ye may know that I am the LORD that doth sanctify you.”
Shares key themes with Acts 3:17: now, through, also
“Now to the one half of the tribe of Manasseh Moses had given possession in Bashan: but unto the other half thereof gave Joshua among their brethren on this side Jordan westward. And when Joshua sent them away also unto their tents, then he blessed them,”
Shares key themes with Acts 3:17: now, brethren, also
“Now when Jehoram was risen up to the kingdom of his father, he strengthened himself, and slew all his brethren with the sword, and divers also of the princes of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Acts 3:17: now, brethren, also
“Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD spoken by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,”
Shares key themes with Acts 3:17: now, through, also
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