Acts 4:8

“Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,”

"Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel," - Acts 4:8
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What does Acts 4:8 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 4:8 from the King James Version (KJV) states: "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel." This verse comes from the New Testament, specifically from the book of Acts, which chronicles the early…

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Filled with the Spirit: Boldness in Divine Purpose

In Acts 4:8, we encounter a powerful moment where Peter stands before the rulers and elders of Israel. The passage reads, "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel" (KJV). Peter, a man who once denied Jesus in fear, is…

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Empowered by the Spirit: A Prayer for Boldness and Wisdom

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, grateful for the gift of the Holy Ghost, which empowers and enables us to bear witness to Your truth. As we meditate on Your word, specifically Acts 4:8, where it is written, "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost…

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Acts 4:8 - "Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,"
"Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel," - Acts 4:8
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"Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word." - Acts 8:4
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"And there was great joy in that city." - Acts 8:8
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Acts 16:8 - "And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas."
ACTS 8:30 Philip and the Ethiopian
Acts 8:17 - "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Acts 4:4 - "Howbeit many of them which heard the word believed; and the number of the men was about five thousand."
Acts 17:8 - "And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things."
Acts 8:28 - "Was returning, and sitting in his chariot read Esaias the prophet."
Acts 8:23 - "For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and in the bond of iniquity."
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Acts 4:5 - "¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that their rulers, and elders, and scribes,"
Acts 8:5 - "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them."
Acts 20:8 - "And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together."
Acts 8:29 - "Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot."