Acts 21:14

“And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done.”

"And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done." - Acts 21:14
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What does Acts 21:14 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 21:14 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done." This verse comes from the New Testament book of Acts, specifically from a passage where the apostle Paul is determined to go…

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Yielding to Divine Sovereignty

In the journey of faith, we often encounter moments that test our resolve and challenge our understanding of God’s plan. Acts 21:14 provides a poignant illustration of this truth: "And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done." This simple…

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Submission to Divine Will: A Prayer Inspired by Acts 21:14

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, we gather before You, our hearts heavy with the weight of decisions, apprehensions, and unwelcome uncertainties. As we reflect on the profound truth found in Your Word—Acts 21:14 which reminds us of the deep conviction, “And when…

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Acts 21:14 - "And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done."
Acts 14:21 - "And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch,"
Acts 14:21-22 - "They preached the gospel in that city and won a large number of disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said."
"And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch," - Acts 14:21
Acts 1:21-23
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 21:5-6
Acts 1:21-22
Acts 14:17
Acts 14:7 - "And there they preached the gospel."
Acts 14:28 - "And there they abode long time with the disciples."
Acts 21:36 - "For the multitude of the people followed after, crying, Away with him."
Acts 14:14 - "Which when the apostles, Barnabas and Paul, heard of, they rent their clothes, and ran in among the people, crying out,"
Exodus 14: 21
Acts 21:21 - "And they are informed of thee, that thou teachest all the Jews which are among the Gentiles to forsake Moses, saying that they ought not to circumcise their children, neither to walk after the customs."
Genesis 21:14
Exodus 14: 21
"And there they preached the gospel." - Acts 14:7
Acts 26:21 - "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me."
Acts 21:17 - "And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly."
Acts 11:21 - "And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord."
Acts 21:9 - "And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy."
Acts 2:21 - "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved."
Acts 16:21 - "And teach customs, which are not lawful for us to receive, neither to observe, being Romans."
Acts 14:24 - "And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia."
John 14:15-21
Matthew 14:13-21
Matthew 17:14-21
Acts 21:15 - "And after those days we took up our carriages, and went up to Jerusalem."