Acts 2:33 bbe — And so, being lifted up to the right hand of God, and having the Father's word that the Holy Spirit would come, he has…

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"And so, being lifted up to the right hand of God, and having the Father's word that the Holy Spirit would come, he has sent this thing, which now you see and have knowledge of."

— Acts 2:33, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 2 — Context

30

But being a prophet, and having in mind the oath which God had given to him, that of the fruit of his body one would take his place as a king,

31

He, having knowledge of the future, was talking of the coming again of Christ from the dead, that he was not kept in hell and his body did not see destruction.

32

This Jesus God has given back to life, of which we all are witnesses.

33

And so, being lifted up to the right hand of God, and having the Father's word that the Holy Spirit would come, he has sent this thing, which now you see and have knowledge of.

34

For David has not gone up into heaven, but says, himself, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand,

35

Till I put all those who are against you under your feet.

36

For this reason, let all Israel be certain that this Jesus, whom you put to death on the cross, God has made Lord and Christ.

Acts 2:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 2:33 say?
Acts 2:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And so, being lifted up to the right hand of God, and having the Father's word that the Holy Spirit would come, he has sent this thing, which now you see and have knowledge of.”
Where is Acts 2:33 in the Bible?
Acts 2:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 2, verse 33.
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 2:33.
What translation should I read Acts 2:33 in?
Acts 2:33 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 2:33?
Acts 2:33 reads (BBE): “And so, being lifted up to the right hand of God, and having the Father's word that the Holy Spirit would come, he has sent this thing, which now you see and have knowledge of.” 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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