Acts 1:4

“And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.”

"And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me." - Acts 1:4
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What does Acts 1:4 mean?

Acts 1:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me." This verse is part of the beginning of the…

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Waiting for the Promise: A Call to Patience and Faith

The passage from Acts 1:4 states, "And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me." This verse is a pivotal moment in the early church, encapsulating…

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A Prayer of Waiting and Divine Promise

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we come before You with hearts open and yearning for Your presence. As we gather in Your name, just as Your disciples did in Jerusalem, we acknowledge Your sovereignty and the wondrous plans You have for us. Your words from Acts…

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