Acts 22:17 asv — And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance,

American Standard Version

"And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance, "

— Acts 22:17, American Standard Version

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Acts 22 — Context

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And he said, The God of our fathers hath appointed thee to know his will, and to see the Righteous One, and to hear a voice from his mouth.

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For thou shalt be a witness for him unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.

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And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

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And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance,

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and saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem; because they will not receive of thee testimony concerning me.

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And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

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and when the blood of Stephen thy witness was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting, and keeping the garments of them that slew him.

Acts 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:17 say?
Acts 22:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance, ”
Where is Acts 22:17 in the Bible?
Acts 22:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 17.
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 22:17.
What translation should I read Acts 22:17 in?
Acts 22:17 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 22:17?
Acts 22:17 reads (ASV): “And it came to pass, that, when I had returned to Jerusalem, and while I prayed in the temple, I fell into a trance, ” 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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