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Acts 1:16 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 1:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 1 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.”
Acts 1:16 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 1:16
Peter attributes Judas' betrayal to Scripture's necessity - 'this scripture must needs have been fulfilled.' The phrase 'the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David' affirms the Spirit's authorship of Scripture through human writers. Divine sovereignty over even betrayal demonstrates that God's purposes cannot be thwarted.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 1:16
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“my own familiar friend”
“'He who eats bread with me has lifted up his heel against me.'{Psalm 41:9}”
“then I could have endured it. Neither was it he who hated me who raised himself up against me”
“'Let his habitation be made desolate. Let no one dwell therein;'{Psalm 69:25} and”
“that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.,But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.,,,,,,,,”
“which he spoke”
“who betrayed him”
“behold”
“even as the Holy Spirit says”