Acts 24:7

“But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands,”

"But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands," - Acts 24:7
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What does Acts 24:7 mean?

In Acts 24:7, the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible states, "But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with great violence took him away out of our hands." This verse comes from the book of Acts in the New Testament and is part of a larger passage that describes the…

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Divine Intervention in Times of Distress

The book of Acts is a remarkable narrative that chronicles the growth of the early church and the spread of the Gospel after Jesus’ ascension. Chapter 24 brings us to a crucial moment in Apostle Paul’s journey, specifically Acts 24:7: "But the chief captain Lysias came upon us…

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A Prayer for Deliverance and Justice

Heavenly Father, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we approach Your throne of grace with humble hearts today. We acknowledge Your sovereignty over all things, for You are the God who sees and knows every injustice that occurs in the world. In this moment, as we meditate on…

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Acts 24:9 - "And the Jews also assented, saying that these things were so."
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Acts 24:13 - "Neither can they prove the things whereof they now accuse me."
Acts 28:24 - "And some believed the things which were spoken, and some believed not."
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Acts 14:7 - "And there they preached the gospel."
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Acts 24:3 - "We accept it always, and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness."
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Acts 24:17 - "Now after many years I came to bring alms to my nation, and offerings."
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Acts 7:47 - "But Solomon built him an house."
Acts 23:24 - "And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor."
Acts 16:24 - "Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks."
Acts 11:24 - "For he was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith: and much people was added unto the Lord."
Acts 24:19 - "Who ought to have been here before thee, and object, if they had ought against me."
Acts 18:24 - "¶ And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus."
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