Acts 4:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 4:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 4:8 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 4:8 — KJV
“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,”
— Acts 4:8 (KJV)
Acts 4:8 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 4:8
“Then he said, I have sinned: yet honour me now, I pray thee, before the elders of my people, and before Israel, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:8: then, people, elders
“So will I make my holy name known in the midst of my people Israel; and I will not let them pollute my holy name any more: and the heathen shall know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:8: then, holy, people
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:8: then, peter, holy
“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? to lie to: or, to deceive”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:8: peter, filled, holy
“Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,”
Shares key themes with Acts 4:8: then, filled, holy
Pray Acts 4:8
Generate a Prayer from Acts 4:8
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse