Acts 20:30 cpdv — And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them. "

— Acts 20:30, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 20 — Context

27

For I have not turned aside in the least from announcing every counsel of God to you.

28

Take care of yourselves and of the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has stationed you as Bishops to rule the Church of God, which he has purchased by his own blood.

29

I know that after my departure ravenous wolves will enter among you, not sparing the flock.

30

And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them.

31

Because of this, be vigilant, retaining in memory that throughout three years I did not cease, night and day, with tears, to admonish each and every one of you.

32

And now, I commend you to God and to the Word of his grace. He has the power to build up, and to give an inheritance to all who are sanctified.

33

I have coveted neither silver and gold, nor apparel,

Acts 20:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 20:30 say?
Acts 20:30 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them. ”
Where is Acts 20:30 in the Bible?
Acts 20:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 20, verse 30.
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 20:30.
What translation should I read Acts 20:30 in?
Acts 20:30 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 20:30?
Acts 20:30 reads (CPDV): “And from among yourselves, men will rise up, speaking perverse things in order to entice disciples after them. ” 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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