Acts 14:17 bbe — But he was not without witness, because he did good, and gave you rain from heaven and times of fruit, making your hear…

Bible in Basic English

"But he was not without witness, because he did good, and gave you rain from heaven and times of fruit, making your hearts full of food and joy."

— Acts 14:17, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 14 — Context

14

But when this came to the ears of the Apostles, Paul and Barnabas, they went running out among the people, parting their clothing, and crying out,

15

Good people, why are you doing these things? We are men with the same feelings as you, and we give you the good news so that you may be turned away from these foolish things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all things in them:

16

Who in the past let all nations go in the ways which seemed good to them.

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But he was not without witness, because he did good, and gave you rain from heaven and times of fruit, making your hearts full of food and joy.

18

And even with these words, it was hard for them to keep the people from making an offering to them.

19

But some Jews came to that place from Antioch and Iconium, and got control over the people; and after stoning Paul, they had him pulled out of the town, taking him for dead.

20

But when the disciples came round him, he got up and went into the town: and the day after he went away with Barnabas to Derbe.

Acts 14:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 14:17 say?
Acts 14:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But he was not without witness, because he did good, and gave you rain from heaven and times of fruit, making your hearts full of food and joy.”
Where is Acts 14:17 in the Bible?
Acts 14:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 14, verse 17.
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 14:17.
What translation should I read Acts 14:17 in?
Acts 14:17 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 14:17?
Acts 14:17 reads (BBE): “But he was not without witness, because he did good, and gave you rain from heaven and times of fruit, making your hearts full of food and joy.” 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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