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Acts 1:8
“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.”
What it means
Before ascending, Jesus promises His followers power from the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses everywhere, from home to the ends of the earth. We are not sent out to represent Him in our own strength but filled and empowered by His Spirit. This is the courage behind every faithful life, the same Spirit who emboldened frightened disciples living in us now. Whatever our fears, the promise stands. We simply tell what we have seen of Jesus, and He supplies the power to carry His name into the world.
Acts 1:8 at a glance
| Reference | Acts 1:8 |
|---|---|
| Book | Acts |
| Chapter to read it in | Acts 1 |
| Topic | boldness |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Matthew 28:19
- Mark 16:15
- Romans 15:19
- Acts 4:33
- Acts 5:32
- Acts 6:8
- Luke 24:46-49
- Acts 2:1-4
- Acts 10:38-41
- Romans 10:18
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Acts 1:8?
It is in Acts, in Acts 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Acts 1:8?
Readers most often set it beside Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Romans 15:19, Acts 4:33. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Acts 1:8?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Acts 1:8 is hidden from you. We bring you Acts 1:8, boldness. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Acts 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Acts 1:8 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
