Acts 13:39 web — and by him everyone who believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Mose…

World English Bible

"and by him everyone who believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses."

— Acts 13:39, World English Bible

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Acts 13 — Context

36

For David, after he had in his own generation served the counsel of God, fell asleep, and was laid with his fathers, and saw decay.

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But he whom God raised up saw no decay.

38

Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins,

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and by him everyone who believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

40

Beware therefore, lest that come on you which is spoken in the prophets:

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'Behold, you scoffers, and wonder, and perish; for I work a work in your days, a work which you will in no way believe, if one declares it to you.'"

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So when the Jews went out of the synagogue, the Gentiles begged that these words might be preached to them the next Sabbath.

Acts 13:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:39 say?
Acts 13:39 in the World English Bible reads: “and by him everyone who believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.”
Where is Acts 13:39 in the Bible?
Acts 13:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 39.
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 13:39.
What translation should I read Acts 13:39 in?
Acts 13:39 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 13:39?
Acts 13:39 reads (WEB): “and by him everyone who believes is justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.” 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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