Acts 13:12 kjv — Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

King James Version

"Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord."

— Acts 13:12, King James Version

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Acts 13 — Context

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Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

10

And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

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And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

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Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.

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Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem.

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But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the sabbath day, and sat down.

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And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.

Acts 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:12 say?
Acts 13:12 in the King James Version reads: “Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.”
Where is Acts 13:12 in the Bible?
Acts 13:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 12.
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 13:12.
What translation should I read Acts 13:12 in?
Acts 13:12 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 13:12?
Acts 13:12 reads (KJV): “Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.” 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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