Acts 19:2 cpdv — And he said to them, “After believing, have you received the Holy Spirit?” But they said to him, “We have not even hear…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to them, “After believing, have you received the Holy Spirit?” But they said to him, “We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” "

— Acts 19:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 19 — Context

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Now it happened that, while Apollo was at Corinth, Paul, after he had journeyed through the upper regions, arrived at Ephesus. And he met with certain disciples.

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And he said to them, “After believing, have you received the Holy Spirit?” But they said to him, “We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.”

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Yet truly, he said, “Then with what have you been baptized?” And they said, “With the baptism of John.”

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Then Paul said: “John baptized the people with the baptism of repentance, saying that they should believe in the One who is to come after him, that is, in Jesus.”

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Upon hearing these things, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Acts 19:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:2 say?
Acts 19:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to them, “After believing, have you received the Holy Spirit?” But they said to him, “We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” ”
Where is Acts 19:2 in the Bible?
Acts 19:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, 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 19:2.
What translation should I read Acts 19:2 in?
Acts 19:2 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 19:2?
Acts 19:2 reads (CPDV): “And he said to them, “After believing, have you received the Holy Spirit?” But they said to him, “We have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” ” 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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