Acts 8:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:15 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:15 — KJV
“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”
— Acts 8:15 (KJV)
Acts 8:15 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 8:15
“I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:15: come, might, holy
“John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:15: come, might, holy
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. power...: or, the power of the Holy Ghost coming upon you”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:15: come, receive, holy
“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:15: might, receive, holy
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:15: come, down, might
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