Acts 8:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:21 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:21 — KJV
“Thou hast neither part nor lot in this matter: for thy heart is not right in the sight of God.”
— Acts 8:21 (KJV)
Acts 8:21 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 8:21
“And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do. by prophets: Heb. by the hand of prophets”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:21: hast, neither, part
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:21: hast, neither, nor
“I have not eaten thereof in my mourning, neither have I taken away ought thereof for any unclean use, nor given ought thereof for the dead: but I have hearkened to the voice of the LORD my God, and have done according to all that thou hast commanded me.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:21: hast, neither, nor
“And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came again in peace.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:21: neither, part, nor
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:21: hast, neither, nor
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