Bible verses for children
Witnesses share what they know.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”
Acts 1:8 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
A witness tells others about what they have experienced or learned. Jesus promises the Holy Spirit’s power for this mission. The movement reaches beyond one familiar place towards the wider world.
Share a truthful account of something you learned, clearly distinguishing it from what you are unsure about.
Talk about it
What makes a witness’s words honest and helpful?
An example from the Bible
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Jesus Ascends to Heaven
Mark 16:19–20; Luke 24:50–53; Acts 1:1–11
Jesus blesses his disciples, is taken up into heaven, and prepares them to be his witnesses.
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Bible context & readings +
Acts 1:6–11 places this commission before Jesus’ ascension. Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the earth’s ends outline the expanding witness in Acts, not permission to force belief on other communities.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
Holy Spirit, help us speak truthfully and respectfully. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.
