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Acts 11:17 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Acts 11:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 11 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?”
Acts 11:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 11:17
Peter reasoned: 'Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ; what was I, that I could withstand God?' Peter's logic is irrefutable - if God gave Gentiles the same Spirit, who is Peter to object? The phrase 'who was I' demonstrates appropriate humility before divine sovereignty. Reformed theology emphasizes that human traditions and preferences must yield to God's revealed will. Peter couldn't 'withstand God' by refusing to accept those whom God had accepted.
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Cross-References for Acts 11:17
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“Can any man forbid water”
“O man”
“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”
“because he doesn't give account of any of his matters?”
“For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?”
“who knows the heart”
“I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.{Exodus 33:19}”
“the Holy Spirit fell on them”
“as many as came with Peter”
“Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God”