Acts 8:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 8:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 8:3 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 8:3 — KJV
“As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison.”
— Acts 8:3 (KJV)
Acts 8:3 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 8:3
“Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:3: made, house, men
“And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:3: every, house, men
“And the LORD sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword. slew...: Heb. made him fall”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:3: made, into, house
“Also Vashti the queen made a feast for the women in the royal house which belonged to king Ahasuerus.”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:3: made, house, men
“And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house, to know how Esther did, and what should become of her. to know...: Heb. to know the peace”
Shares key themes with Acts 8:3: every, house, men
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