Acts 8:8
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 8
“And there was great joy in that city.”Acts 8:8
What Does Acts 8:8 Mean?
Acts 8:8 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 8, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Joy.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Acts 8:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 13:52“And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”Psalms 96:10“Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.”Psalms 98:2“The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.”Isaiah 35:1“The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.”Luke 2:10“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”Acts 8:39“And when they were come up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip, that the eunuch saw him no more: and he went on his way rejoicing.”Acts 13:48“And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.”Romans 15:9“And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.”Isaiah 42:10“Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.”Philippians 2:29“Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:”Isaiah 9:3“Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.”
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