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World English Bible

"until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen."

— Acts 1:2, World English Bible

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Acts 1 — Context

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The first book I wrote, Theophilus, concerned all that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

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until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.

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To these he also showed himself alive after he suffered, by many proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days, and speaking about God's Kingdom.

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Being assembled together with them, he commanded them, "Don't depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me.

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For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now."

Acts 1:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:2 say?
Acts 1:2 in the World English Bible reads: “until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.”
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 (WEB): “until the day in which he was received up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.” 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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