Acts 8:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:19 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:19 — KJV
“Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.”
— Acts 8:19 (KJV)
Acts 8:19 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 8:19
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:19: give, also, hands
“This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:19: give, whomsoever, may
“And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:19: saying, lay, hands
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:19: also, power, holy
“(But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:19: give, receive, holy
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