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Acts 13:52 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Acts 13:52 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 13 verse 52 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.”
Acts 13:52 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 13:52
Despite persecution and expulsion, 'the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.' This paradoxical joy amid suffering demonstrates the Spirit's work that transcends circumstances. Their joy wasn't based on comfort or success but on the Spirit's presence and the gospel's truth. This pattern of persecution producing joy echoes Jesus's beatitudes (Matthew 5:11-12).
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 13:52
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“that you may abound in hope”
“and of the Lord”
“the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit”
“joy”
“How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”
“and began to speak with other languages”
“but we also rejoice in our sufferings”
“and be exceedingly glad”
“though now for a little while”
“my brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”