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Vhtech777 7mo ago

đź“– Acts 4:31 (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."

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🔍 Context

Chapter 4 describes how the apostles (especially Peter and John) were arrested for preaching about Jesus.

After being released, they returned to the community of believers and prayed together.

They didn’t ask for safety — they asked for boldness to continue preaching, even in the face of opposition.

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đź’ˇ Meaning of Verse 31

1. "And when they had prayed..."

→ This moment happened after a time of united prayer, reflecting unity and urgency in the body of Christ.

2. "...the place was shaken where they were assembled..."

→ This could refer to a literal physical event (like a mild earthquake) or a symbolic expression of God's powerful presence.

→ Similar to when Moses encountered God on the mountain, and the place trembled (see Exodus 19:18).

3. "...they were all filled with the Holy Ghost..."

→ This wasn’t the first time they were filled with the Holy Spirit (see Acts 2), but it was a fresh infilling — bringing renewal and divine strength.

4. "...and they spake the word of God with boldness."

→ The result of being filled with the Spirit was extraordinary courage in proclaiming God’s Word — regardless of persecution, rejection, or threats.

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🔥 Lesson for Today

When the body of believers is united in prayer, the Holy Spirit can move powerfully and bring real transformation.

Being filled with the Spirit is not merely an emotional experience — it’s a divine empowerment to boldly proclaim God’s Word.

True boldness in Christ doesn’t come from ourselves, but from the Holy Spirit.

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