Acts 22:19 asv — And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee:

American Standard Version

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

— Acts 22:19, American Standard Version

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Acts 22 — Context

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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.

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And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee forth far hence unto the Gentiles.

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And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.

Acts 22:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:19 say?
Acts 22:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: ”
Where is Acts 22:19 in the Bible?
Acts 22:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 19.
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 22:19.
What translation should I read Acts 22:19 in?
Acts 22:19 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 22:19?
Acts 22:19 reads (ASV): “And I said, Lord, they themselves know that I imprisoned and beat in every synagogue them that believed on thee: ” 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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