Acts 2:23 kjv — Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have cruci…

King James Version

"Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:"

— Acts 2:23, King James Version

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Acts 2 — Context

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The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:

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And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

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Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

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Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.

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For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:

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Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

Acts 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:23 say?
Acts 2:23 in the King James Version reads: “Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:”
Where is Acts 2:23 in the Bible?
Acts 2:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 23.
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 2:23.
What translation should I read Acts 2:23 in?
Acts 2:23 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 2:23?
Acts 2:23 reads (KJV): “Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:” 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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