Acts 9:3
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 9
“And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:”Acts 9:3
What Does Acts 9:3 Mean?
Acts 9:3 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Acts 9:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 26:12“Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,”1 Corinthians 15:8“And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.”Acts 22:6“And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.”Revelation 21:23“And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.”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?”Philippians 3:12“Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.”1 Timothy 6:16“Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.”Psalms 104:2“Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:”Daniel 4:31“While the word was in the king’s mouth, there fell a voice from heaven, saying, O king Nebuchadnezzar, to thee it is spoken; The kingdom is departed from thee.”Matthew 28:4“And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.”Acts 12:7“And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.”Revelation 22:5“And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.”Matthew 17:5“While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.”Acts 9:17“And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.”Acts 9:27“But Barnabas took him, and brought him to the apostles, and declared unto them how he had seen the Lord in the way, and that he had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.”Acts 26:13“At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.”
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