Acts 13:29 net — When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a…

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"When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb."

— Acts 13:29, NET Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

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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.

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For the people who live in Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize him, and they fulfilled the sayings of the prophets that are read every Sabbath by condemning him.

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Though they found no basis for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed.

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When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb.

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But God raised him from the dead,

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and for many days he appeared to those who had accompanied him from Galilee to Jerusalem. These are now his witnesses to the people.

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And we proclaim to you the good news about the promise to our ancestors,

Acts 13:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:29 say?
Acts 13:29 in the NET Bible reads: “When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb.”
Where is Acts 13:29 in the Bible?
Acts 13:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 29.
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 13:29.
What translation should I read Acts 13:29 in?
Acts 13:29 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 13:29?
Acts 13:29 reads (NET): “When they had accomplished everything that was written about him, they took him down from the cross and placed him in a tomb.” 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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