Acts 20:21

Acts · New Testament · Chapter 20

“Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.”Acts 20:21

What Does Acts 20:21 Mean?

Acts 20:21 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Repentance.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Acts 20:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 11:1“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”Acts 2:38“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”Matthew 9:13“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Mark 1:15“And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.”Acts 26:18“To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.”Luke 24:47“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”Matthew 4:17“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Acts 17:30“And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:”Mark 6:12“And they went out, and preached that men should repent.”Luke 23:42“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.”Acts 11:18“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”1 John 5:11“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”Mark 2:17“When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Luke 5:32“I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Luke 13:3“I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.”Acts 18:5“And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”2 Corinthians 7:10“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”2 Timothy 2:25“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”

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