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Acts 1:1 nasb — The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach,

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"The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach,"

— Acts 1:1, NASB

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Acts 1 — Context

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The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach,

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until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the Holy Spirit given orders to the apostles whom He had chosen.

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To these He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and speaking of the things concerning the kingdom of God.

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Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me;

Acts 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:1 say?
Acts 1:1 in the NASB reads: “The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach,”
Where is Acts 1:1 in the Bible?
Acts 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 1.
Who wrote Acts?
Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of Acts about?
Acts is the sequel to Luke's Gospel — the story of how the message of the risen Jesus moved out from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth. Through Peter, Paul, and many ordinary believers, the Holy Spirit builds the early church across the Roman world.
What are the major themes of Acts?
Acts explores themes including Holy Spirit, Mission, Church Growth, Persecution, Gospel to the Gentiles. These themes shape the meaning and context of Acts 1:1.
What translation should I read Acts 1:1 in?
Acts 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Acts 1:1?
Acts 1:1 reads (NASB): “The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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