Acts 1:22 cpdv — beginning from the baptism of John, until the day when he was taken up from us, one of these be made a witness with us…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"beginning from the baptism of John, until the day when he was taken up from us, one of these be made a witness with us of his Resurrection.” "

— Acts 1:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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And this became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that this field was called in their language, Akeldama, that is, ‘Field of Blood.’

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For it has been written in the book of Psalms: ‘Let their dwelling place be desolate and may there be no one who dwells within it,’ and ‘Let another take his episcopate.’

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Therefore, it is necessary that, out of these men who have been assembling with us throughout the entire time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

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beginning from the baptism of John, until the day when he was taken up from us, one of these be made a witness with us of his Resurrection.”

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And they appointed two: Joseph, who was called Barsabbas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

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And praying, they said: “May you, O Lord, who knows the heart of everyone, reveal which one of these two you have chosen,

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to take a place in this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas prevaricated, so that he might go to his own place.”

Acts 1:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 1:22 say?
Acts 1:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “beginning from the baptism of John, until the day when he was taken up from us, one of these be made 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 (CPDV): “beginning from the baptism of John, until the day when he was taken up from us, one of these be made 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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