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Acts 16
The 2026 edition cites 10 passages touching Acts 16, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
Acts 16:4
4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 31.3
It belongeth to synods and councils, ministerially to determine controversies of faith and cases of conscience, to set down rules and directions for the better…
Acts 16:4-5
4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered them the decrees for to keep, that were ordained of the apostles and elders which were at Jerusalem.
5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 25.3
The Church is one among all nations, yet for the purpose of corporate worship and orderly procedures, distinct congregations and judicatories are warranted.
Acts 16:6-7
6 Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,
7 After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 2.6
The Holy Spirit, the third Person of the Trinity, proceeds from the Father and the Son, and is truly God, of the same substance, equal in power and glory with…
Acts 16:16
16 And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 5.5
Satan has power in the world which includes predictions of the future, signs and wonders that deceive, and possession of persons. Satan often duplicates that…
Acts 16:28
28 But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do thyself no harm: for we are all here.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 136
The sins forbidden in the sixth commandment are, all taking away the life of ourselves, or of others, except in case of public justice, lawful war, or…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 69
The sixth commandment forbiddeth the taking away of our own life, or the life of our neighbor unjustly, or whatsoever tendeth thereunto.
Acts 16:30
30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 72
Justifying faith is a saving grace, wrought in the heart of a sinner, by the Spirit and Word of God, whereby he, being convinced of his sin and misery, and of…
- LC 172
One who doubteth of his being in Christ, or of his due preparation to the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper, may have true interest in Christ, though he be not…
Acts 16:30-31
30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 153
That we may escape the wrath and curse of God due to us by reason of the transgression of the law, he requireth of us repentance toward God, and faith toward…
Acts 16:31
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Cited by 4 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 14.2
By this faith, a Christian believeth to be true whatsoever is revealed in the Word, for the authority of God Himself speaking therein; and acteth differently…
Testimony of the RPCNA 2
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 72
Justifying faith is a saving grace, wrought in the heart of a sinner, by the Spirit and Word of God, whereby he, being convinced of his sin and misery, and of…
Acts 16:31-34
31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
32 And they spake unto him the word of the Lord, and to all that were in his house.
33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
34 And when he had brought them into his house, he set meat before them, and rejoiced, believing in God with all his house.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 28.1
All those who have received baptism are to be considered part of the covenant people of God.
Acts 16:33
33 And he took them the same hour of the night, and washed their stripes; and was baptized, he and all his, straightway.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 28.3
Dipping of the person into the water is not necessary; but Baptism is rightly administered by pouring or sprinkling water upon the person.