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Acts 2:17 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 2:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 2 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:”
Acts 2:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 2:17
In the last days (ἐν ταῖς ἐσχάταις ἡμέραις)—Peter quotes Joel 2:28-32, interpreting Pentecost as inaugurating the eschatological age. The 'last days' span from Christ's first coming to his return, an extended epoch of Spirit outpouring. I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh signals democratization of the Spirit's presence—no longer limited to prophets, priests, and kings, but available to all believers regardless of age, gender, or status. Your sons and daughters shall prophesy fulfills Numbers 11:29's longing that 'all the LORD's people were prophets.' The Spirit's distribution enables ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 2:17
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“and streams on the dry ground. I will pour my Spirit on your seed”
“as many as came with Peter”
“which those believing in him were to receive. For the Holy Spirit was not yet given”
“and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem”
“and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh”
“whom he appointed heir of all things”
“second prophets”
“and seek Yahweh their God”