Acts 14:16 cpdv — But certainly, he did not leave himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful seasons, f…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But certainly, he did not leave himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts with food and gladness.” "

— Acts 14:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 14 — Context

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And as soon as the Apostles, Barnabas and Paul, had heard this, tearing their tunics, they leapt into the crowd, crying out

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and saying: “Men, why would you do this? We also are mortals, men like yourselves, preaching to you to be converted, from these vain things, to the living God, who made heaven and earth and the sea and all that is in them.

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In previous generations, he permitted all nations to walk in their own ways.

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But certainly, he did not leave himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts with food and gladness.”

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And by saying these things, they were barely able to restrain the crowds from immolating to them.

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Now certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived there. And having persuaded the crowd, they stoned Paul and dragged him outside of the city, thinking him to be dead.

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But as the disciples were standing around him, he got up and entered the city. And the next day, he set out with Barnabas for Derbe.

Acts 14:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 14:16 say?
Acts 14:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But certainly, he did not leave himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts with food and gladness.” ”
Where is Acts 14:16 in the Bible?
Acts 14:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 16.
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 14:16.
What translation should I read Acts 14:16 in?
Acts 14:16 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 14:16?
Acts 14:16 reads (CPDV): “But certainly, he did not leave himself without testimony, doing good from heaven, giving rains and fruitful seasons, filling their hearts with food and gladness.” ” 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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