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Acts 8:22 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Acts 8:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 8 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.”
Acts 8:22 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 8:22
Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee. Peter's sharp rebuke to Simon Magus reveals true repentance's nature—turning from sin with uncertain outcome, trusting God's mercy rather than presuming forgiveness.Repent therefore connects to Simon's attempt to purchase spiritual power (Acts 8:18-20). True repentance involves genuine sorrow for sin, recognition of its wickedness, and turning from it. The phrase this thy wickedness identifies Simon's action not as mere error but as moral evil—treating God's gifts as commodities t...
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Cross-References for Acts 8:22
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“O king”
“and active”
“forbearance”
“Arise, and go to the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judah{or, Judas} for one named Saul, a man of Tarsus. For behold, he is praying,,And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and enquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth,,,,,,,,,”
“and turn away from his fierce anger”