Acts 1:4 asv — and, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of t…

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"and, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye heard from me: "

— Acts 1:4, American Standard Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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The former treatise I made, O Theophilus, concerning all that Jesus began both to do and to teach,

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

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to whom he also showed himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing unto them by the space of forty days, and speaking the things concerning the kingdom of God:

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and, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye heard from me:

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for John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days hence.

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They therefore, when they were come together, asked him, saying, Lord, dost thou at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?

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And he said unto them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father hath set within his own authority.

Acts 1:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:4 say?
Acts 1:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “and, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye heard from me: ”
Where is Acts 1:4 in the Bible?
Acts 1:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 4.
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 1:4.
What translation should I read Acts 1:4 in?
Acts 1:4 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 1:4?
Acts 1:4 reads (ASV): “and, being assembled together with them, he charged them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, said he, ye heard from me: ” 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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