Acts 13:17 bbe — The God of this people Israel made selection of our fathers, lifting the people up from their low condition when they w…

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"The God of this people Israel made selection of our fathers, lifting the people up from their low condition when they were living in the land of Egypt, and with a strong arm took them out of it."

— Acts 13:17, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 13 — Context

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But they, going through from Perga, came to Antioch in Pisidia; and they went into the Synagogue on the Sabbath and were seated.

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And after the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the Synagogue sent to them, saying, Brothers, if you have a word of comfort for the people, say on.

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And Paul, getting up and making a sign with his hand, said, Men of Israel, and you who have the fear of God, give ear.

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The God of this people Israel made selection of our fathers, lifting the people up from their low condition when they were living in the land of Egypt, and with a strong arm took them out of it.

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And for about forty years he put up with their ways in the waste land.

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And having put to destruction seven nations in the land of Canaan, he gave them the land for their heritage for about four hundred and fifty years.

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And after these things he gave them judges, till the time of Samuel the prophet.

Acts 13:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:17 say?
Acts 13:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The God of this people Israel made selection of our fathers, lifting the people up from their low condition when they were living in the land of Egypt, and with a strong arm took them out of it.”
Where is Acts 13:17 in the Bible?
Acts 13:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 17.
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 13:17.
What translation should I read Acts 13:17 in?
Acts 13:17 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 13:17?
Acts 13:17 reads (BBE): “The God of this people Israel made selection of our fathers, lifting the people up from their low condition when they were living in the land of Egypt, and with a strong arm took them out of it.” 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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