Acts 22:17 net — When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance

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"When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance"

— Acts 22:17, NET Bible

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“And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;”
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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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Acts 22 — Context

Then he said,‘The God of our ancestors has already chosen you to know his will, to see the Righteous One, and to hear a command from his mouth,

because you will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.

And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and have your sins washed away, calling on his name.’

When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying in the temple, I fell into a trance

and saw the Lord saying to me,‘Hurry and get out of Jerusalem quickly, because they will not accept your testimony about me.’

I replied,‘Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat those in the various synagogues who believed in you.

And when the blood of your witness Stephen was shed, I myself was standing nearby, approving, and guarding the cloaks of those who were killing him.’

Acts 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:17 say?

Acts 22:17 in the NET Bible reads: “When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying 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 (NET): “When I returned to Jerusalem and was praying 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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