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Acts 22:18 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Acts 22:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 22 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.”
Acts 22:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 22:18
Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem—The double urgency (σπεῦσον καὶ ἔξελθε ἐν τάχει) emphasizes immediate obedience. Jesus explains: they will not receive thy testimony (οὐ παραδέξονται σου τὴν μαρτυρίαν). The verb 'paradechomai' (receive, accept) appears in aorist future—their rejection is certain. Paul's natural inclination would be Jerusalem ministry—he knew Judaism, had credentials, and wanted to undo his persecution. But God's strategy differed. Effective ministry requires divine placement, not human logic. The phrase concerning me (περὶ ἐμοῦ) shows testimony's focus must be...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 22:18
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“{The Hellenists were Hebrews who used Greek language and culture.} but they were seeking to kill him.”
“Then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter thereinto.”
“nor hear your words”
“whose words you can not understand. Surely”
“flee into the next”