Acts 17:32 bbe — Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully i…

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"Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully into this another time."

— Acts 17:32, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 17 — Context

If then we are the offspring of God, it is not right for us to have the idea that God is like gold or silver or stone, formed by the art or design of man.

Those times when men had no knowledge were overlooked by God; but now he gives orders to all men in every place to undergo a change of heart:

Because a day has been fixed in which all the world will be judged in righteousness by the man who has been marked out by him for this work; of which he has given a sign to all men by giving him back from the dead.

Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully into this another time.

And so Paul went away from among them.

But some men gave him their support: among whom was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

Acts 17:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 17:32 say?

Acts 17:32 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully into this another time.”

Where is Acts 17:32 in the Bible?

Acts 17:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 17, verse 32.

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 17:32.

What translation should I read Acts 17:32 in?

Acts 17:32 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 17:32?

Acts 17:32 reads (BBE): “Now on hearing about the coming back from death, some of them made sport of it, but others said, Let us go more fully into this another time.” 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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