Acts 9:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Acts 9:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Acts 9:38 is a verse from the book of Acts in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Acts 9:38 — KJV
“And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. delay: or, be grieved”
— Acts 9:38 (KJV)
Acts 9:38 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 9:38
“And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:38: nigh, disciples, sent
“And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:38: nigh, disciples, sent
“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:38: sent, two, men
“Now when John had heard in the prison the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples,”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:38: disciples, heard, sent
“And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.”
Shares key themes with Acts 9:38: heard, sent, would
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