Acts 22:18 bbe — And I saw him saying to me, Go out of Jerusalem straight away because they will not give hearing to your witness about…

Bible in Basic English

"And I saw him saying to me, Go out of Jerusalem straight away because they will not give hearing to your witness about me."

— Acts 22:18, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 22 — Context

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For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and of what has come to your ears.

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And now, why are you waiting? get up, and have baptism, for the washing away of your sins, giving worship to his name.

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And it came about that when I had come back to Jerusalem, while I was at prayer in the Temple, my senses became more than naturally clear,

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And I saw him saying to me, Go out of Jerusalem straight away because they will not give hearing to your witness about me.

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And I said, Lord, they themselves have knowledge that I went through the Synagogues putting in prison and whipping all those who had faith in you:

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And when Stephen your witness was put to death, I was there, giving approval, and looking after the clothing of those who put him to death.

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And he said to me, Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.

Acts 22:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:18 say?
Acts 22:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And I saw him saying to me, Go out of Jerusalem straight away because they will not give hearing to your witness about me.”
Where is Acts 22:18 in the Bible?
Acts 22:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 18.
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 22:18.
What translation should I read Acts 22:18 in?
Acts 22:18 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 22:18?
Acts 22:18 reads (BBE): “And I saw him saying to me, Go out of Jerusalem straight away because they will not give hearing to your witness about me.” 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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