Acts 13:28 web — Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed.

World English Bible

"Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed."

— Acts 13:28, World English Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

25

As John was fulfilling his course, he said, 'What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.'

26

Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you.

27

For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they didn't know him, nor the voices of the prophets which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning him.

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Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed.

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When they had fulfilled all things that were written about him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a tomb.

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But God raised him from the dead,

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and he was seen for many days by those who came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses to the people.

Acts 13:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:28 say?
Acts 13:28 in the World English Bible reads: “Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed.”
Where is Acts 13:28 in the Bible?
Acts 13:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 28.
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 13:28.
What translation should I read Acts 13:28 in?
Acts 13:28 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 13:28?
Acts 13:28 reads (WEB): “Though they found no cause for death, they still asked Pilate to have him killed.” 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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