Acts 26:16

“But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;”

"But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;" - Acts 26:16
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What does Acts 26:16 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 26:16 (KJV) states, "But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee." This verse is…

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Rising to Our Purpose: A Divine Commission

In the book of Acts, we are granted a glimpse into one of the most pivotal moments in the life of the Apostle Paul. In Acts 26:16, the Lord speaks directly to him, saying, "But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister…

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A Prayer for Divine Purpose and Empowerment

Heavenly Father, I come before You in humble reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and the infinite wisdom that orchestrates all things. Lord, as I meditate on Your holy word, particularly the divine message in Acts 26:16 — "But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have…

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Acts 26:16 - "But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee;"
Acts 16 v26
Acts 16:26 - "And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed."
Acts 16:25-26 - "And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed."
Acts 3:16
Acts 3:16
Acts 3:16
Acts 3:16
Acts 16 v18
Acts 16:17
Acts 27:26 - "Howbeit we must be cast upon a certain island."
"And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed." - Acts 16:26
"And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed." - Acts 16:26
Acts 26:26 - "For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner."
Numbers 11:16-26
Acts 26:19 - "Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:"
Acts 26:27 - "King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest."
Galatians 5:16-26
Acts 15:26 - "Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Acts 23:26 - "Claudius Lysias unto the most excellent governor Felix sendeth greeting."
Acts 26:21 - "For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me."
Acts 26:28 - "Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian."
Acts 26:12 - "Whereupon as I went to Damascus with authority and commission from the chief priests,"
Acts 2:16 - "But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;"
Luke 16:22-26
Acts 26:8 - "Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead?"
Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."
Acts 1:26 - "And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."
Numbers 26:16 - "Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the Erites:"