Acts 22:20 net — And when the blood of your witness Stephen was shed, I myself was standing nearby, approving, and guarding the cloaks o…

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"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 22:20, NET Bible

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Acts 22 — Context

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

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

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

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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.’

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Then he said to me,‘Go, because I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”

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The Roman Commander Questions Paul The crowd was listening to him until he said this. Then they raised their voices and shouted,“Away with this man from the earth! For he should not be allowed to live!”

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While they were screaming and throwing off their cloaks and tossing dust in the air,

Acts 22:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 22:20 say?
Acts 22:20 in the NET Bible reads: “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.’”
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 (NET): “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.’” 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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