Acts 17:14 cpdv — And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there. "

— Acts 17:14, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 17 — Context

11

But these were more noble than those who were at Thessalonica. They received the Word with all enthusiasm, daily examining the Scriptures to see if these things were so.

12

And indeed, many believed among them, as well as not a few among the honorable Gentile men and women.

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Then, when the Jews of Thessalonica had realized that the Word of God was also preached by Paul at Beroea, they went there also, stirring up and disturbing the multitude.

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And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there.

15

Then those who were leading Paul brought him as far as Athens. And having received an order from him to Silas and Timothy, that they should come to him quickly, they set out.

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Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred up within him, seeing the city given over to idolatry.

17

And so, he was disputing with the Jews in the synagogue, and with the worshipers, and in public places, throughout each day, with whomever was there.

Acts 17:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:14 say?
Acts 17:14 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there. ”
Where is Acts 17:14 in the Bible?
Acts 17:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 14.
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 17:14.
What translation should I read Acts 17:14 in?
Acts 17:14 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 17:14?
Acts 17:14 reads (CPDV): “And then the brothers quickly sent Paul away, so that he might travel by sea. But Silas and Timothy remained there. ” 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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