Acts 11:20
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 11
“And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were come to Antioch, spake unto the Grecians, preaching the LORD Jesus.”Acts 11:20
What Does Acts 11:20 Mean?
Acts 11:20 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 11:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ecclesiastes 11:6“In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.”Matthew 27:32“And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.”Acts 6:1“And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.”Acts 13:1“Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.”Acts 2:10“Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes,”Acts 6:9“Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.”Acts 9:29“And he spake boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus, and disputed against the Grecians: but they went about to slay him.”Acts 11:26“And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”1 Corinthians 1:23“But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;”Ephesians 3:8“Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;”Mark 15:21“And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.”John 7:35“Then said the Jews among themselves, Whither will he go, that we shall not find him? will he go unto the dispersed among the Gentiles, and teach the Gentiles?”Acts 4:36“And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,”Acts 5:42“And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ.”Acts 8:5“Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.”Acts 8:12“But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women.”Acts 8:35“Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus.”Acts 9:20“And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God.”Acts 17:18“Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection.”1 Corinthians 2:2“For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
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