Acts 9:38
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 9
“And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them.”Acts 9:38
What Does Acts 9:38 Mean?
Acts 9:38 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 9, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Acts 9:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 9:36“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did.”2 Kings 4:22“And she called unto her husband, and said, Send me, I pray thee, one of the young men, and one of the asses, that I may run to the man of God, and come again.”2 Kings 4:28“Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?”Luke 8:41“And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus’ feet, and besought him that he would come into his house:”John 4:47“When he heard that Jesus was come out of Judaea into Galilee, he went unto him, and besought him that he would come down, and heal his son: for he was at the point of death.”Acts 9:32“And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.”Acts 10:5“And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:”Acts 10:23“Then called he them in, and lodged them. And on the morrow Peter went away with them, and certain brethren from Joppa accompanied him.”Acts 11:26“And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.”Acts 16:9“And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us.”
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