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Acts 28:5 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Acts 28:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 28 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm.”
Acts 28:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Acts 28:5
He shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm (οὐδὲν ἔπαθεν κακόν)—Paul's action fulfilled Christ's promise that believers 'shall take up serpents' (Mark 16:18) without injury. The Greek 'apotinasso' (shook off) suggests decisive, casual action without panic. The Maltese islanders expected death (v. 6), making Paul's survival a powerful apologetic sign. This divine protection echoed God's promise in Isaiah 43:2: 'when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned.' The viper incident demonstrates providence protecting God's servant until his appointed work—reaching Rome to t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 28:5
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“I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions”
“it will in no way hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick”
“Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.”
“and they bit the people; and much people of Israel died.”
“and power was given to them”
“even so must the Son of Man be lifted up”
“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”