Acts 22:20 kjva — And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him."

— Acts 22:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 22 — Context

17

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;

18

And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

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

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And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.

21

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

22

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

23

And as they cried out, and cast off their clothes, and threw dust into the air,

Acts 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:20 say?
Acts 22:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.”
Where is Acts 22:20 in the Bible?
Acts 22:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 20.
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 22:20.
What translation should I read Acts 22:20 in?
Acts 22:20 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 22:20?
Acts 22:20 reads (KJVA): “And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.” 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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