Acts 13:41 asv — Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe…

American Standard Version

" Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you. "

— Acts 13:41, American Standard Version

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Acts 13 — Context

38

Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins:

39

and by him every one that believeth is justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

40

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

41

Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you.

42

And as they went out, they besought that these words might be spoken to them the next sabbath.

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Now when the synagogue broke up, many of the Jews and of the devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas; who, speaking to them, urged them to continue in the grace of God.

44

And the next sabbath almost the whole city was gathered together to hear the word of God.

Acts 13:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 13:41 say?
Acts 13:41 in the American Standard Version reads: “ Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you. ”
Where is Acts 13:41 in the Bible?
Acts 13:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 13, verse 41.
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 13:41.
What translation should I read Acts 13:41 in?
Acts 13:41 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 13:41?
Acts 13:41 reads (ASV): “ Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish; For I work a work in your days, A work which ye shall in no wise believe, if one declare it unto you. ” 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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