Acts 26:17 web — delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,

World English Bible

"delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,"

— Acts 26:17, World English Bible

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Acts 26 — Context

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When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.'

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"I said, 'Who are you, Lord?' "He said, 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.

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But arise, and stand on your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose: to appoint you a servant and a witness both of the things which you have seen, and of the things which I will reveal to you;

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delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,

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to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

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"Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,

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but declared first to them of Damascus, at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.

Acts 26:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 26:17 say?
Acts 26:17 in the World English Bible reads: “delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,”
Where is Acts 26:17 in the Bible?
Acts 26:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 26, verse 17.
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 26:17.
What translation should I read Acts 26:17 in?
Acts 26:17 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 26:17?
Acts 26:17 reads (WEB): “delivering you from the people, and from the Gentiles, to whom I send you,” 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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