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Acts 22:17 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Acts 22:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;”
Acts 22:17 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 22:17
I was in a trance (ἐγενόμην ἐν ἐκστάσει)—The Greek 'ekstasis' (ἔκστασις) means ecstasy, displacement of normal consciousness for divine revelation. This vision occurred during prayer in the temple, showing Paul maintained Jewish worship practices even after conversion. The temple setting is significant—God redirects Paul away from Jerusalem, the center of Judaism, toward Gentile mission. The 'trance' authenticates this radical calling through supernatural means, not human reasoning. Peter experienced similar 'ekstasis' receiving the vision about Gentile inclusion (Acts 10:10), establishing a p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 22:17
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“It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.”
“and got close to the city”
“he tried to join himself to the disciples; but they were all afraid of him”
“at Jerusalem”
“and stayed with him fifteen days.”
“and I heard behind me a loud voice”