Acts 23:11
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 23
“And the night following the Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at Rome.”Acts 23:11
What Does Acts 23:11 Mean?
Acts 23:11 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 23, verse 11 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 Courage.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 23:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 16:33“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”Matthew 14:27“But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.”Acts 18:9“Then spake the Lord to Paul in the night by a vision, Be not afraid, but speak, and hold not thy peace:”2 Timothy 4:17“Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.”Acts 27:24“Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.”Acts 27:23“For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,”Jeremiah 15:19“Therefore thus saith the LORD, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.”Acts 19:21“After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.”Matthew 9:2“And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.”Romans 1:15“So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.”Isaiah 41:10“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”1 Corinthians 9:1“Am I not an apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ our Lord? are not ye my work in the Lord?”Psalms 46:1“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”Psalms 109:31“For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that condemn his soul.”Matthew 28:20“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”John 7:44“And some of them would have taken him; but no man laid hands on him.”Acts 22:15“For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.”2 Corinthians 1:8“For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:”Philippians 1:13“So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;”Isaiah 41:14“Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.”
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