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Acts 4:31

The Holy SpiritCourage and strengthWitness and missionPrayer

29 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

30 as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.”

After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

32 The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

33 With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.

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BSB
After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
KJV
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
WEB
When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.
ASV
And when they had prayed, the place was shaken wherein they were gathered together; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spake the word of God with boldness.
DARBY
And when they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and spoke the word of God with boldness.
BLB
And [on] their having prayed, the place in which they were assembled was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and were speaking the word of God with boldness.
ÅB
Og da de hadde bedt, skalv det sted hvor de var samlet, og de ble alle fylt med den Hellige And, og de talte Guds ord med frimodighet.
OTB
Etter at de hadde bedt, ble stedet hvor de var samlet, rystet. De ble alle fylt med Den Hellige Ånd og talte Guds ord med frimodighet.
B1930
Og da de hadde bedt, skalv det sted hvor de var samlet, og de blev alle fylt med den Hellige And, og de talte Guds ord med frimodighet.

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Cross references

  • Matthew 21:22

    If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

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  • Acts 2:4

    And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

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  • Acts 2:2

    Suddenly a sound like a mighty rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting.

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  • Isaiah 65:24

    Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

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  • Acts 16:25–26

    About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

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  • James 1:5

    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

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  • John 14:12

    Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

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  • Acts 4:29

    And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

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