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Acts 9:38 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Acts 9:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Acts chapter 9 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there , they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. delay: or, be grieved”
Acts 9:38 (KJV)
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Commentary on Acts 9:38
And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not delay to come to them. The urgent summons demonstrates the church's faith in apostolic authority and expectation of divine intervention through Spirit-filled leadership.Forasmuch as establishes geographical reasoning—Lydda's proximity (10-12 miles) made urgent appeal feasible. The disciples' awareness of Peter's location suggests communication networks among early Christian communities. They didn't summon randomly but strategically sought aposto...
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Cross-References for Acts 9:38
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“which when translated”
“he brought him to Antioch. It happened”
“as Peter went throughout all those parts”
“Did I desire a son of my lord? Didn't I say”