Acts 2:23 net — this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cros…

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"this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles."

— Acts 2:23, NET Bible

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Acts 2 — Context

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The sun will be changed to darkness and the moon to blood before the great and glorious day of the Lord comes.

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And then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

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“Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man clearly attested to you by God with powerful deeds, wonders, and miraculous signs that God performed among you through him, just as you yourselves know–

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this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.

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But God raised him up, having released him from the pains of death, because it was not possible for him to be held in its power.

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For David says about him,‘I saw the Lord always in front of me, for he is at my right hand so that I will not be shaken.

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Therefore my heart was glad and my tongue rejoiced; my body also will live in hope,

Acts 2:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 2:23 say?
Acts 2:23 in the NET Bible reads: “this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.”
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 (NET): “this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.” 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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