Acts 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 4:17 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 4:17 — KJV
“But that it spread no further among the people, let us straitly threaten them, that they speak henceforth to no man in this name.”
— Acts 4:17 (KJV)
Acts 4:17 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 4:17
“And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's heart faint as well as his heart. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:17: further, people, let
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, Because thou hast sent letters in thy name unto all the people that are at Jerusalem, and to Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, and to all the priests, saying,”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:17: people, let, speak
“So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them, because of the people: for all men glorified God for that which was done.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:17: further, people, let
“For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in thy name, he hath done evil to this people; neither hast thou delivered thy people at all. neither...: Heb. delivering thou hast not delivered”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:17: people, speak, name
“Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:17: people, let, speak
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