Acts 9:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 9:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 9:16 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 9:16 — KJV
“For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.”
— Acts 9:16 (KJV)
Acts 9:16 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 9:16
“From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:16: shew, how, things
“Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:16: how, great, things
“And he answered and told them, Elias verily cometh first, and restoreth all things; and how it is written of the Son of man, that he must suffer many things, and be set at nought.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:16: how, things, must
“Return to thine own house, and shew how great things God hath done unto thee. And he went his way, and published throughout the whole city how great things Jesus had done unto him.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:16: shew, how, great
“For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:16: great, name, sake
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