Acts 19:20 kjv — So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

King James Version

"So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed."

— Acts 19:20, King James Version

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Acts 19 — Context

17

And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.

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And many that believed came, and confessed, and shewed their deeds.

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Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.

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So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.

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After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.

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So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season.

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And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.

Acts 19:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 19:20 say?
Acts 19:20 in the King James Version reads: “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.”
Where is Acts 19:20 in the Bible?
Acts 19:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 19, verse 20.
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 19:20.
What translation should I read Acts 19:20 in?
Acts 19:20 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 19:20?
Acts 19:20 reads (KJV): “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” 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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