Acts 4:31

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God courageously.

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  • Acts 2:4 : 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them.
  • Acts 2:2 : 2 Suddenly a sound like a violent wind blowing came from heaven and filled the entire house where they were sitting.
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.
  • Isa 65:24 : 24 Before they even call out, I will respond; while they are still speaking, I will hear.
  • Matt 21:22 : 22 And whatever you ask in prayer, if you believe, you will receive.”
  • Acts 4:29 : 29 And now, Lord, pay attention to their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your message with great courage,
  • Acts 16:25-26 : 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the rest of the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly a great earthquake occurred, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. Immediately all the doors flew open, and the bonds of all the prisoners came loose.
  • Phil 1:14 : 14 and most of the brothers and sisters, having confidence in the Lord because of my imprisonment, now more than ever dare to speak the word fearlessly.
  • John 14:12 : 12 I tell you the solemn truth, the person who believes in me will perform the miraculous deeds that I am doing, and will perform greater deeds than these, because I am going to the Father.
  • John 15:7 : 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you.
  • John 15:16 : 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.
  • John 16:23-24 : 23 At that time you will ask me nothing. I tell you the solemn truth, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive it, so that your joy may be complete.
  • Matt 18:19-20 : 19 Again, I tell you the truth, if two of you on earth agree about whatever you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you. 20 For where two or three are assembled in my name, I am there among them.”

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