Acts 12:17
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 12
“But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.”Acts 12:17
What Does Acts 12:17 Mean?
Acts 12:17 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 12, verse 17 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 12:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 21:40“And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,”Acts 13:16“Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.”Acts 19:33“And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the people.”James 1:1“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”Acts 15:13“And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:”Acts 21:18“And the day following Paul went in with us unto James; and all the elders were present.”Galatians 1:19“But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother.”Galatians 2:9“And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.”Galatians 2:12“For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision.”Matthew 10:23“But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come.”Luke 1:22“And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.”John 8:59“Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by.”John 11:54“Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went thence unto a country near to the wilderness, into a city called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.”Acts 1:13“And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.”1 Corinthians 15:7“After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.”Psalms 66:16“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.”Psalms 102:20“To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;”Psalms 107:21“Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!”Psalms 116:14“I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.”Psalms 146:7“Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:”
People & Places
JamesJesus
Study Acts 12:17 in the ScriptureVerse app
Every verse in the app has a study sheet with its cross-references (OpenBible.info's 344,799) and commentary, and an AI Bible Teacher that shows the verses behind its answers. Coming to iPhone on February 10, 2027.
Join the waitlist