Acts 5:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 5:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 5:19 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 5:19 — KJV
“But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,”
— Acts 5:19 (KJV)
Acts 5:19 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 5:19
“And Moses stretched forth his rod over the land of Egypt, and the LORD brought an east wind upon the land all that day, and all that night; and when it was morning, the east wind brought the locusts.”
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“And when we cried unto the LORD, he heard our voice, and sent an angel, and hath brought us forth out of Egypt: and, behold, we are in Kadesh, a city in the uttermost of thy border:”
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“Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.”
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“The LORD hath opened his armoury, and hath brought forth the weapons of his indignation: for this is the work of the Lord GOD of hosts in the land of the Chaldeans.”
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“And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.”
Shares key themes with Acts 5:19: night, prison, brought
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