Acts 15:17 cpdv — so that the rest of men may seek the Lord, along with all the nations over whom my name has been invoked, says the Lord…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that the rest of men may seek the Lord, along with all the nations over whom my name has been invoked, says the Lord, who does these things.’ "

— Acts 15:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 15 — Context

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Simon has explained in what manner God first visited, so as to take from the Gentiles a people to his name.

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And the words of the Prophets are in agreement with this, just as it was written:

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‘After these things, I will return, and I will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down. And I will rebuild its ruins, and I will raise it up,

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so that the rest of men may seek the Lord, along with all the nations over whom my name has been invoked, says the Lord, who does these things.’

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To the Lord, his own work has been known from eternity.

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Because of this, I judge that those who were converted to God from among the Gentiles are not to be disturbed,

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but instead that we write to them, that they should keep themselves from the defilement of idols, and from fornication, and from whatever has been suffocated, and from blood.

Acts 15:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 15:17 say?
Acts 15:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that the rest of men may seek the Lord, along with all the nations over whom my name has been invoked, says the Lord, who does these things.’ ”
Where is Acts 15:17 in the Bible?
Acts 15:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 15, 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 15:17.
What translation should I read Acts 15:17 in?
Acts 15:17 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 15:17?
Acts 15:17 reads (CPDV): “so that the rest of men may seek the Lord, along with all the nations over whom my name has been invoked, says the Lord, who does these things.’ ” 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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