Acts 13:23 net — From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised.

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"From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised."

— Acts 13:23, NET Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

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All this took about four hundred fifty years. After this he gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.

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Then they asked for a king, and God gave them Saul son of Kish, a man from the tribe of Benjamin, who ruled forty years.

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After removing him, God raised up David their king. He testified about him:‘I have found David the son of Jesse to be a man after my heart, who will accomplish everything I want him to do.’

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From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised.

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Before Jesus arrived, John had proclaimed a baptism for repentance to all the people of Israel.

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But while John was completing his mission, he said repeatedly,‘What do you think I am? I am not he. But look, one is coming after me. I am not worthy to untie the sandals on his feet!’

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Brothers, descendants of Abraham’s family, and those Gentiles among you who fear God, the message of this salvation has been sent to us.

Acts 13:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:23 say?
Acts 13:23 in the NET Bible reads: “From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised.”
Where is Acts 13:23 in the Bible?
Acts 13:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 23.
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 13:23.
What translation should I read Acts 13:23 in?
Acts 13:23 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 13:23?
Acts 13:23 reads (NET): “From the descendants of this man God brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus, just as he promised.” 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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