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Acts 4:31 Cross-References
Explore 13 cross-references for Acts 4:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 4 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.”
Acts 4:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 4:31
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken—Physical shaking authenticated God's presence, recalling Sinai (Exodus 19:18) and Isaiah 6:4. The church's response to persecution was corporate prayer for boldness (v.29), not safety—God answered with tangible confirmation. They were all filled with the Holy Ghost (ἐπλήσθησαν ἅπαντες πνεύματος ἁγίου)—a subsequent filling beyond Pentecost, showing believers need repeated Spirit-empowering for ministry challenges. They spake the word of God with boldness (παρρησίᾳ) fulfilled their prayer request—'parrēsia' denotes fearless, public speech despite op...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Acts 4:31
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“whatever you ask in prayer”
“and it filled all the house where they were sitting.”
“and began to speak with other languages”
“before they call”
“and the prisoners were listening to them.”
“let him ask of God”
“Lord”
“and my words remain in you”
“he who believes in me”