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Acts 18:27

Acts 18:28 nasb — for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

NASB

"for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ."

— Acts 18:28, NASB

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Acts 18 — Context

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This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately the things concerning Jesus, being acquainted only with the baptism of John;

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and he began to speak out boldly in the synagogue. But when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.

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And when he wanted to go across to Achaia, the brethren encouraged him and wrote to the disciples to welcome him; and when he had arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace,

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for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.

Acts 18:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 18:28 say?
Acts 18:28 in the NASB reads: “for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.”
Where is Acts 18:28 in the Bible?
Acts 18:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 18, verse 28.
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 18:28.
What translation should I read Acts 18:28 in?
Acts 18:28 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 18:28?
Acts 18:28 reads (NASB): “for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, demonstrating by the Scriptures that Jesus was the Christ.” 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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