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Acts 13:47 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 13:47 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 47 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.”
Acts 13:47 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 13:47
Paul's quotation of Isaiah 49:6 applies the Servant's mission to Christian witnesses, showing Gentile inclusion fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The phrase 'a light to the Gentiles' and 'salvation unto the ends of the earth' establishes the universal scope of gospel mission. This biblical foundation justified Paul's strategic turn from resistant Jews to receptive Gentiles.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 13:47
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“he says”
“and the glory of your people Israel.,A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.,,,,,,,,”
“and be you saved”
“the righteous shall flourish”
“the former things have happened”
“Come, and let us go up to the mountain of Yahweh, and to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths. For out of Zion will go forth the law”
“which can't be measured nor numbered; and it will come to pass that”
“all you nations! Extol him”