Acts 22:4 kjv — And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

King James Version

"And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women."

— Acts 22:4, King James Version

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Acts 22 — Context

1

Men, brethren, and fathers, hear ye my defence which I make now unto you.

2

(And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)

3

I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

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And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.

5

As also the high priest doth bear me witness, and all the estate of the elders: from whom also I received letters unto the brethren, and went to Damascus, to bring them which were there bound unto Jerusalem, for to be punished.

6

And it came to pass, that, as I made my journey, and was come nigh unto Damascus about noon, suddenly there shone from heaven a great light round about me.

7

And I fell unto the ground, and heard a voice saying unto me, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

Acts 22:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 22:4 say?
Acts 22:4 in the King James Version reads: “And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons 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 (KJV): “And I persecuted this way unto the death, binding and delivering into prisons 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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