Acts 15:16 asv — After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build ag…

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" After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up: "

— Acts 15:16, American Standard Version

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Acts 15 — Context

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And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Brethren, hearken unto me:

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Symeon hath rehearsed how first God visited the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.

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And to this agree the words of the prophets; as it is written,

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After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up:

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That the residue of men may seek after the Lord, And all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called,

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Saith the Lord, who maketh these things known from of old.

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Wherefore my judgment is, that we trouble not them that from among the Gentiles turn to God;

Acts 15:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:16 say?
Acts 15:16 in the American Standard Version reads: “ After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up: ”
Where is Acts 15:16 in the Bible?
Acts 15:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, 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 15:16.
What translation should I read Acts 15:16 in?
Acts 15:16 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 15:16?
Acts 15:16 reads (ASV): “ After these things I will return, And I will build again the tabernacle of David, which is fallen; And I will build again the ruins thereof, And I will set it up: ” 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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