Acts 16:2 net — The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

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"The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him."

— Acts 16:2, NET Bible

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Acts 16 — Context

1

Timothy Joins Paul and Silas He also came to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple named Timothy was there, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but whose father was a Greek.

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The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.

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Paul wanted Timothy to accompany him, and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those places, for they all knew that his father was Greek.

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As they went through the towns, they passed on the decrees that had been decided on by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the Gentile believers to obey.

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So the churches were being strengthened in the faith and were increasing in number every day.

Acts 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 16:2 say?
Acts 16:2 in the NET Bible reads: “The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.”
Where is Acts 16:2 in the Bible?
Acts 16:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 16, verse 2.
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 16:2.
What translation should I read Acts 16:2 in?
Acts 16:2 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 16:2?
Acts 16:2 reads (NET): “The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke well of him.” 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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