Acts 11:13 asv — and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surna…

American Standard Version

"and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter; "

— Acts 11:13, American Standard Version

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Acts 11 — Context

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And this was done thrice: and all were drawn up again into heaven.

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And behold, forthwith three men stood before the house in which we were, having been sent from Cæsarea unto me.

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And the Spirit bade me go with them, making no distinction. And these six brethren also accompanied me; and we entered into the man’s house:

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and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter;

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who shall speak unto thee words, whereby thou shalt be saved, thou and all thy house.

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And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell on them, even as on us at the beginning.

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And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized in the Holy Spirit.

Acts 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 11:13 say?
Acts 11:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter; ”
Where is Acts 11:13 in the Bible?
Acts 11:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 11, verse 13.
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 11:13.
What translation should I read Acts 11:13 in?
Acts 11:13 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 11:13?
Acts 11:13 reads (ASV): “and he told us how he had seen the angel standing in his house, and saying, Send to Joppa, and fetch Simon, whose surname is Peter; ” 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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