Acts 26:23
“That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles.”

What does Acts 26:23 mean?
In Acts 26:23, the King James Version of the Bible states, "That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles." This verse is part of a passage in which the Apostle Paul is…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Firstborn from the Dead: A Light for All Nations
In the heart of Acts 26:23, we find a profoundly significant proclamation of the Christian faith: "That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles." This verse, spoken by the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Resurrection and Illumination
O Lord God, our Creator and Redeemer, we come before You today with hearts full of reverence and gratitude for the profound truths encapsulated in Your Word. As we meditate on the powerful declaration found in Acts 26:23, we acknowledge the greatness of Christ and the vital role…
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