Acts 13:41 cpdv — ‘You despisers! Look, and wonder, and be scattered! For I am working a deed in your days, a deed which you would not be…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"‘You despisers! Look, and wonder, and be scattered! For I am working a deed in your days, a deed which you would not believe, even if someone were to explain it to you.’ ” "

— Acts 13:41, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 13 — Context

38

Therefore, let it be known to you, noble brothers, that through him is announced to you remission from sins and from everything by which you were not able to be justified in the law of Moses.

39

In him, all who believe are justified.

40

Therefore, be careful, lest what was said by the Prophets may overwhelm you:

41

‘You despisers! Look, and wonder, and be scattered! For I am working a deed in your days, a deed which you would not believe, even if someone were to explain it to you.’ ”

42

Then, as they were departing, they asked them if, on the following Sabbath, they might speak these words to them.

43

And when the synagogue had been dismissed, many among the Jews and the new worshipers were following Paul and Barnabas. And they, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

44

Yet truly, on the following Sabbath, nearly the entire city came 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “‘You despisers! Look, and wonder, and be scattered! For I am working a deed in your days, a deed which you would not believe, even if someone were to explain it to 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 (CPDV): “‘You despisers! Look, and wonder, and be scattered! For I am working a deed in your days, a deed which you would not believe, even if someone were to explain it to 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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