Acts 16:17 web — Following Paul and us, she cried out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvati…

World English Bible

"Following Paul and us, she cried out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation!""

— Acts 16:17, World English Bible

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Acts 16 — Context

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A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.

15

When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay." So she persuaded us.

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It happened, as we were going to prayer, that a certain girl having a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much gain by fortune telling.

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Following Paul and us, she cried out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation!"

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She was doing this for many days. But Paul, becoming greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her!" It came out that very hour.

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But when her masters saw that the hope of their gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas, and dragged them into the marketplace before the rulers.

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When they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, "These men, being Jews, are agitating our city,

Acts 16:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:17 say?
Acts 16:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Following Paul and us, she cried out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation!"”
Where is Acts 16:17 in the Bible?
Acts 16:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, 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 16:17.
What translation should I read Acts 16:17 in?
Acts 16:17 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 16:17?
Acts 16:17 reads (WEB): “Following Paul and us, she cried out, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us a way of salvation!"” 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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