Acts 20:2 kjv — And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

King James Version

"And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,"

— Acts 20:2, King James Version

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Acts 20 — Context

1

And after the uproar was ceased, Paul called unto him the disciples, and embraced them, and departed for to go into Macedonia.

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And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

3

And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he purposed to return through Macedonia.

4

And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timotheus; and of Asia, Tychicus and Trophimus.

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These going before tarried for us at Troas.

Acts 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:2 say?
Acts 20:2 in the King James Version reads: “And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,”
Where is Acts 20:2 in the Bible?
Acts 20:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, 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 20:2.
What translation should I read Acts 20:2 in?
Acts 20:2 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 20:2?
Acts 20:2 reads (KJV): “And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,” 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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