Acts 26:23 bbe — That the Christ would go through pain, and being the first to come back from the dead, would give light to the people a…

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"That the Christ would go through pain, and being the first to come back from the dead, would give light to the people and to the Gentiles."

— Acts 26:23, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 26 — Context

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But I went about, first to those in Damascus and Jerusalem, and through all the country of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, preaching a change of heart, so that they, being turned to God, might give, in their works, the fruits of a changed heart.

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For this reason, the Jews took me in the Temple, and made an attempt to put me to death.

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And so, by God's help, I am here today, witnessing to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come about;

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That the Christ would go through pain, and being the first to come back from the dead, would give light to the people and to the Gentiles.

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And when he made his answer in these words, Festus said in a loud voice, Paul, you are off your head; your great learning has made you unbalanced.

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Then Paul said, I am not off my head, most noble Festus, but my words are true and wise.

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For the king has knowledge of these things, to whom I am talking freely; being certain that all this is common knowledge to him; for it has not been done in secret.

Acts 26:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 26:23 say?
Acts 26:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “That the Christ would go through pain, and being the first to come back from the dead, would give light to the people and to the Gentiles.”
Where is Acts 26:23 in the Bible?
Acts 26:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 26, verse 23.
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 26:23.
What translation should I read Acts 26:23 in?
Acts 26:23 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 26:23?
Acts 26:23 reads (BBE): “That the Christ would go through pain, and being the first to come back from the dead, would give light to the people and to the Gentiles.” 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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