Acts 1:22

“Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.”

"Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection." - Acts 1:22
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What does Acts 1:22 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 1:22 from the King James Version (KJV) states: "Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection." This verse is part of a conversation that takes place…

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Witnesses of His Resurrection: Equipped for the Call

The book of Acts serves as a pivotal transition within the narrative of Scripture, particularly in Acts 1:22. The verse states, "Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his…

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A Prayer for Witnesses of the Resurrection

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with reverence and gratitude for Your holiness and glory. Thank You for the gift of life and the beautiful promise of resurrection through Your Son, Jesus Christ. I reflect upon the powerful words of Acts 1:22, which…

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Acts 1:22 - "Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection."
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 22:1 - "Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you."
1 Kings 22:45 - "Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Kings 22:39 - "Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
Acts 22:22 - "And they gave him audience unto this word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live."
Acts 12:22 - "And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man."
Acts 5:22 - "But when the officers came, and found them not in the prison, they returned, and told,"
Acts 22:23 - "And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,"
Acts 7:22 - "And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty in words and in deeds."
1 Chronicles 11:22 - "Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had done many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion in a pit in a snowy day."
Acts 4:22 - "For the man was above forty years old, on whom this miracle of healing was shewed."
"Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you." - Acts 22:1
Acts 21:22 - "What is it therefore? the multitude must needs come together: for they will hear that thou art come."
Acts 22:4 - "And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women."
Acts 22:15 - "For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard."
2 Chronicles 13:22 - "And the rest of the acts of Abijah, and his ways, and his sayings, are written in the story of the prophet Iddo."
Acts 9:22 - "But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ."
Acts 22:21 - "And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles."
Acts 22:19 - "And I said, Lord, they know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:"
Acts 22:2 - "(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)"
Acts 22:9 - "And they that were with me saw indeed the light, and were afraid; but they heard not the voice of him that spake to me."
2 Chronicles 26:22 - "¶ Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write."
Acts 22:28 - "And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born."
Acts 22:16 - "And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord."
Acts 22:12 - "And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,"
Acts 8:22 - "Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee."
Acts 18:22 - "And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up, and saluted the church, he went down to Antioch."