Acts 13:16 net — So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said,“Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:

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"So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said,“Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:"

— Acts 13:16, NET Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

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Paul and Barnabas at Pisidian Antioch Then Paul and his companions put out to sea from Paphos and came to Perga in Pamphylia, but John left them and returned to Jerusalem.

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Moving on from Perga, they arrived at Pisidian Antioch, and on the Sabbath day they went into the synagogue and sat down.

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After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying,“Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it.”

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So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said,“Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:

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The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and made the people great during their stay as foreigners in the country of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it.

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For a period of about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness.

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After he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave his people their land as an inheritance.

Acts 13:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:16 say?
Acts 13:16 in the NET Bible reads: “So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said,“Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:”
Where is Acts 13:16 in the Bible?
Acts 13:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 16.
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 13:16.
What translation should I read Acts 13:16 in?
Acts 13:16 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 13:16?
Acts 13:16 reads (NET): “So Paul stood up, gestured with his hand and said,“Men of Israel, and you Gentiles who fear God, listen:” 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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