Acts 26:20
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 26
“But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.”Acts 26:20
What Does Acts 26:20 Mean?
Acts 26:20 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 26, 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.
Key themes in this passage include Repentance, and Mission.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Acts 26:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
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 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”Isaiah 55:7“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”Joel 2:12“Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:”Matthew 4:17“From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Hebrews 6:1“Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,”Luke 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”Acts 3:19“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;”Proverbs 28:13“He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”Acts 9:26“And when Saul was come to Jerusalem, he assayed to join himself to the disciples: but they were all afraid of him, and believed not that he was a disciple.”Acts 13:46“Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.”Acts 9:19“And when he had received meat, he was strengthened. Then was Saul certain days with the disciples which were at Damascus.”2 Timothy 2:25“In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;”Lamentations 3:40“Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.”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.”Luke 19:8“And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.”2 Peter 1:5“And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;”Revelation 2:5“Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.”Proverbs 1:23“Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.”Jeremiah 18:11“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
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