Acts 22:4 cpdv — I persecuted this Way, even unto death, binding and delivering into custody both men and women,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I persecuted this Way, even unto death, binding and delivering into custody both men and women, "

— Acts 22:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 22 — Context

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“Noble brothers and fathers, listen to the explanation that I now give to you.”

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And when they heard him speaking to them in the Hebrew language, they offered a greater silence.

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And he said: “I am a Jewish man, born at Tarsus in Cilicia, but raised in this city beside the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the truth of the law of the fathers, zealous for the law, just as all of you also are to this day.

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I persecuted this Way, even unto death, binding and delivering into custody both men and women,

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just as the high priest and all those greater by birth bear witness to me. Having received letters from them to the brothers, I journeyed to Damascus, so that I might lead them bound from there to Jerusalem, so that they might be punished.

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But it happened that, as I was traveling and was approaching Damascus at midday, suddenly from heaven a great light shone around me.

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And falling to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?’

Acts 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 22:4 say?
Acts 22:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I persecuted this Way, even unto death, binding and delivering into custody both men and women, ”
Where is Acts 22:4 in the Bible?
Acts 22:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 22, verse 4.
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 22:4.
What translation should I read Acts 22:4 in?
Acts 22:4 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 22:4?
Acts 22:4 reads (CPDV): “I persecuted this Way, even unto death, binding and delivering into custody both men and women, ” 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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