Acts 22:2 web — When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,

World English Bible

"When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,"

— Acts 22:2, World English Bible

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Acts 22 — Context

1

"Brothers and fathers, listen to the defense which I now make to you."

2

When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,

3

"I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, instructed according to the strict tradition of the law of our fathers, being zealous for God, even as you all are this day.

4

I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

5

As also the high priest and all the council of the elders testify, from whom also I received letters to the brothers, and traveled to Damascus to bring them also who were there to Jerusalem in bonds to be punished.

Acts 22:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:2 say?
Acts 22:2 in the World English Bible reads: “When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,”
Where is Acts 22:2 in the Bible?
Acts 22:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 2.
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 22:2.
What translation should I read Acts 22:2 in?
Acts 22:2 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 22:2?
Acts 22:2 reads (WEB): “When they heard that he spoke to them in the Hebrew language, they were even more quiet. He said,” 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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