Acts of the Apostles
“But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
Acts of the Apostles 1:8
Acts of the Apostles 1:8 (KJV) speaks to holy spirit, power of spirit, and evangelism — words set in Acts of the Apostles, the story of the early church. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:19“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:”
1 Peter 3:15“That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”
Ephesians 3:16“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”
Isaiah 6:8“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.”
John 16:13
Common questions
What does Acts of the Apostles 1:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Acts of the Apostles 1:8 reads: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." The verse speaks to holy spirit, power of spirit, and evangelism. To read it well, take it in the flow of Acts of the Apostles 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Acts of the Apostles 1:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth." is Acts of the Apostles 1:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Acts of the Apostles chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Acts of the Apostles 1:8?
Verses that sit beside Acts of the Apostles 1:8 include Matthew 28:19, 2 Timothy 1:7, and 1 Peter 3:15. Reading them alongside Acts of the Apostles 1:8 deepens the theme of holy spirit.
How can I pray with Acts of the Apostles 1:8?
Read Acts of the Apostles 1:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.