Acts 1:8 cpdv — But you shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit, passing over you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, a…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But you shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit, passing over you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.” "

— Acts 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 1 — Context

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

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Therefore, those who had assembled together questioned him, saying, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom of Israel?”

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But he said to them: “It is not yours to know the times or the moments, which the Father has set by his own authority.

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But you shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit, passing over you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.”

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And when he had said these things, while they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight.

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And while they were watching him going up to heaven, behold, two men stood near them in white vestments.

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And they said: “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking up toward heaven? This Jesus, who has been taken up from you into heaven, shall return in just the same way that you have seen him going up to heaven.”

Acts 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 1:8 say?
Acts 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But you shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit, passing over you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.” ”
Where is Acts 1:8 in the Bible?
Acts 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Acts 1:8 in?
Acts 1:8 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 1:8?
Acts 1:8 reads (CPDV): “But you shall receive the power of the Holy Spirit, passing over you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth.” ” 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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