Acts 22:17 nasb — "It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I fell into a trance,

NASB

""It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I fell into a trance,"

— Acts 22:17, NASB

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Acts 22 — Context

14

"And he said, 'The God of our fathers has appointed you to know His will and to see the Righteous One and to hear an utterance from His mouth.

15

'For you will be a witness for Him to all men of what you have seen and heard.

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'Now why do you delay? Get up and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on His name.'

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"It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that I fell into a trance,

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and I saw Him saying to me, 'Make haste, and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about Me.'

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"And I said, 'Lord, they themselves understand that in one synagogue after another I used to imprison and beat those who believed in You.

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'And when the blood of Your witness Stephen was being shed, I also was standing by approving, and watching out for the coats of those who were slaying him.'

Acts 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:17 say?
Acts 22:17 in the NASB reads: “"It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that 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 (NASB): “"It happened when I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, that 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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