Acts 21:20 cpdv — And they, upon hearing it, magnified God and said to him: “You understand, brother, how many thousands there are among…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they, upon hearing it, magnified God and said to him: “You understand, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law. "

— Acts 21:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 21 — Context

17

And when we had arrived at Jerusalem, the brothers received us willingly.

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Then, on the following day, Paul entered with us to James. And all the elders were assembled.

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And when he had greeted them, he explained each thing that God had accomplished among the Gentiles through his ministry.

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And they, upon hearing it, magnified God and said to him: “You understand, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law.

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Now they have heard about you, that you are teaching those Jews who are among the Gentiles to withdraw from Moses, telling them that they should not circumcise their sons, nor act according to custom.

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What is next? The multitude ought to be convened. For they will hear that you have arrived.

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Therefore, do this thing that we ask of you: We have four men, who are under a vow.

Acts 21:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 21:20 say?
Acts 21:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they, upon hearing it, magnified God and said to him: “You understand, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law. ”
Where is Acts 21:20 in the Bible?
Acts 21:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 21, verse 20.
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 21:20.
What translation should I read Acts 21:20 in?
Acts 21:20 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 21:20?
Acts 21:20 reads (CPDV): “And they, upon hearing it, magnified God and said to him: “You understand, brother, how many thousands there are among the Jews who have believed, and they are all zealous for the law. ” 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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