Acts 17:2 web — Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

World English Bible

"Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,"

— Acts 17:2, World English Bible

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Acts 17 — Context

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Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a Jewish synagogue.

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Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,

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explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ."

4

Some of them were persuaded, and joined Paul and Silas, of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and not a few of the chief women.

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But the unpersuaded Jews took along some wicked men from the marketplace, and gathering a crowd, set the city in an uproar. Assaulting the house of Jason, they sought to bring them out to the people.

Acts 17:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:2 say?
Acts 17:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,”
Where is Acts 17:2 in the Bible?
Acts 17:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, 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 17:2.
What translation should I read Acts 17:2 in?
Acts 17:2 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 17:2?
Acts 17:2 reads (WEB): “Paul, as was his custom, went in to them, and for three Sabbath days reasoned with them from the Scriptures,” 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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