Acts 1:2 cpdv — instructing the Apostles, whom he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, even until the day on which he was taken up.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"instructing the Apostles, whom he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, even until the day on which he was taken up. "

— Acts 1:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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Certainly, O Theophilus, I composed the first discourse about everything that Jesus began to do and to teach,

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instructing the Apostles, whom he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, even until the day on which he was taken up.

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He also presented himself alive to them, after his Passion, appearing to them throughout forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God with many elucidations.

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And dining with them, he instructed them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but that they should wait for the Promise of the Father, “about which you have heard,” he said, “from my own mouth.

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For John, indeed, baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit, not many days from now.”

Acts 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 1:2 say?
Acts 1:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “instructing the Apostles, whom he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, even until the day on which he was taken up. ”
Where is Acts 1:2 in the Bible?
Acts 1:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 2.
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 1:2.
What translation should I read Acts 1:2 in?
Acts 1:2 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 1:2?
Acts 1:2 reads (CPDV): “instructing the Apostles, whom he had chosen through the Holy Spirit, even until the day on which he was taken up. ” 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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