Acts 13:24 nasb — after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

NASB

"after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel."

— Acts 13:24, NASB

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Acts 13 — Context

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

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"After He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king, concerning whom He also testified and said, 'I HAVE FOUND DAVID the son of Jesse, A MAN AFTER MY HEART, who will do all My will.'

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"From the descendants of this man, according to promise, God has brought to Israel a Savior, Jesus,

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after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

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"And while John was completing his course, he kept saying, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not He. But behold, one is coming after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'

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"Brethren, sons of Abraham's family, and those among you who fear God, to us the message of this salvation has been sent.

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"For those who live in Jerusalem, and their rulers, recognizing neither Him nor the utterances of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled these by condemning Him.

Acts 13:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:24 say?
Acts 13:24 in the NASB reads: “after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.”
Where is Acts 13:24 in the Bible?
Acts 13:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 24.
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 13:24.
What translation should I read Acts 13:24 in?
Acts 13:24 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 13:24?
Acts 13:24 reads (NASB): “after John had proclaimed before His coming a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.” 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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