Acts 1:22 asv — beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness wi…

American Standard Version

"beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection. "

— Acts 1:22, American Standard Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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And it became known to all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch that in their language that field was called Akeldama, that is, The field of blood.)

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For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be made desolate, And let no man dwell therein: and, His office let another take.

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Of the men therefore that have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and went out among us,

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beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection.

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And they put forward two, Joseph called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men, show of these two the one whom thou hast chosen,

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to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas fell away, that he might go to his own place.

Acts 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:22 say?
Acts 1:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection. ”
Where is Acts 1:22 in the Bible?
Acts 1:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 22.
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 1:22.
What translation should I read Acts 1:22 in?
Acts 1:22 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 1:22?
Acts 1:22 reads (ASV): “beginning from the baptism of John, unto the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection. ” 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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