Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

Cross-references

Acts 4:31 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 4:31 immediately fulfills this prayer: they are filled with the Spirit and speak boldly, showing direct answer.

Acts 4:18 Historical context

Acts 4:18 gives the specific command not to speak—the threat that directly leads to the prayer in Acts 4:29 for confidence.

Acts 4:17 Historical context

Acts 4:17 records the Sanhedrin's threat—the very threat that prompts the believers' prayer in Acts 4:29 for boldness.

Acts 4:13 Historical context

Acts 4:13 records the boldness Peter and John already displayed—the very quality they now pray to continue receiving.

Acts 4:21 Historical context

Acts 4:21 shows the threat's outcome—they were released after further threats—providing context for why the prayer in Acts 4:29 was needed.

Acts 19:8 Parallel

In Acts 19:8, Paul speaks boldly for three months, modeling the boldness the disciples prayed for here.

Acts 20:27 Parallel

In Acts 20:27, Paul says he did not shrink from declaring the whole counsel — a direct example of the bold speech prayed for.

Acts 26:26 Parallel

In Acts 26:26, Paul says he speaks boldly before King Agrippa, fulfilling the prayer for boldness.

Acts 28:31 Parallel

In Acts 28:31, Paul proclaims the kingdom with all boldness and without hindrance — the answer to this prayer.

Acts 5:42 Parallel

In Acts 5:42, the apostles continue daily teaching and preaching — the direct outcome of the boldness they prayed for here.

Acts 14:3 Parallel

Acts 14:3 notes Paul and Barnabas speaking boldly for the Lord—a later example of the answered prayer for boldness.

Acts 13:46 Parallel

Acts 13:46 shows Paul and Barnabas speaking boldly after opposition—continuing the theme of bold witness despite threats.

In Isaiah 37:17-20, Hezekiah similarly prays for God to see and hear the threats of Sennacherib—a direct parallel to the apostles' prayer against threats.

In Ephesians 6:18-20, Paul asks prayer for boldness to proclaim the gospel, directly parallel to this verse.

In Philippians 1:14, the brothers become more bold to speak the word without fear, a result of boldness prayed for.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:2, Paul describes boldness despite suffering—the same boldness in the face of opposition prayed for here.

In 2 Timothy 1:8, Paul urges not being ashamed but sharing in suffering—this mirrors the boldness in the face of threats prayed for.

In 2 Timothy 4:17, the Lord strengthens Paul to fully proclaim the message—the same strengthening for bold proclamation sought here.

Micah 3:8 Parallel

In Micah 3:8, the prophet declares with power and the Spirit, echoing the prayer for bold speech.

Ezekiel 2:6 Parallel

In Ezekiel 2:6, God tells Ezekiel not to fear their words, mirroring the prayer for boldness despite threats.

Luke 9:54 Contrast

In Luke 9:54, James and John want to call fire on those who reject Jesus — a contrasting response of retaliation to the apostles' request for boldness to speak.

Daniel 6:10 Parallel

In Daniel 6:10, Daniel prays despite the king's decree — a model of steadfast boldness under threat that inspires the apostles' prayer.

In 2 Corinthians 3:12, Paul says 'we have such hope, we are very bold' — directly echoing the same Greek word for boldness in speaking God's word.

In Jeremiah 15:20, God promises to make Jeremiah a fortified wall against enemies—the same divine protection and enablement for speaking.

In Ephesians 6:19, Paul asks for prayer for boldness to proclaim the gospel — a direct parallel to the apostles' request here.

In Jeremiah 1:8, God tells Jeremiah not to fear, promising deliverance—the same reassurance behind the prayer for boldness here.

Isaiah 40:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 40:9, the herald is told to lift voice with strength and not fear—the same bold proclamation without fear prayed for here.

Exodus 5:1 Parallel

In Exodus 5:1, Moses and Aaron boldly speak God's command to Pharaoh—a parallel act of bold proclamation against earthly power.

In 1 Peter 2:23, Christ did not threaten when reviled — the early church follows his example by praying for boldness, not retaliation.

In 2 Timothy 1:7, God gives a spirit of power not fear—this divine enablement is the basis for the boldness sought here.

Daniel 9:18 Parallel

Daniel 9:18 asks God to open his eyes and see the desolation—a pattern of prayer for divine intervention similar to the apostles' request.

Lamentations 5:1 begs God to 'look and see our disgrace'—the same kind of appeal for God to observe suffering, as in Acts 4:29.

Lamentations 3:50 expresses hope that the Lord will look down from heaven—echoing the apostles' request for divine attention to their plight.

Isaiah 63:15 pleads for God to look down from heaven and see—mirroring the apostles' cry for God to 'look upon their threats'.