Acts 8:15
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 8
“Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:”Acts 8:15
What Does Acts 8:15 Mean?
Acts 8:15 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 13 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holy Spirit.
Cross-References (13)
These passages are connected to Acts 8:15 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.”John 20:22“And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:”Galatians 3:2“This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?”Acts 13:3“And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.”Romans 1:11“For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;”John 16:23“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”Acts 19:2“He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.”Numbers 27:18“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;”Matthew 18:19“Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.”John 14:13“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.”Acts 10:44“While Peter yet spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word.”1 Corinthians 14:13“Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.”Philippians 1:19“For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,”
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