Acts 9:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 9:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 9:3 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 9:3 — KJV
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:”
— Acts 9:3 (KJV)
Acts 9:3 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 9:3
“And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:3: came, damascus, suddenly
“At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:3: journeyed, round, about
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:3: came, near, round
“And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:3: journeyed, round, about
“And it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel; and it was a cloud and darkness to them, but it gave light by night to these: so that the one came not near the other all the night.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:3: came, near, light
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