Acts 4:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 4:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 4:20 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 4:20 — KJV
“For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”
— Acts 4:20 (KJV)
Acts 4:20 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 4:20
“Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:20: things, seen, heard
“For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:20: things, seen, heard
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:20: things, seen, heard
“Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:20: things, seen, heard
“For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:20: things, seen, heard
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