Acts 26:23 cpdv — that the Christ would suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead, and that he would bring…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"that the Christ would suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead, and that he would bring light to the people and to the nations.” "

— Acts 26:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 26 — Context

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But I preached, first to those who are at Damascus and at Jerusalem, and then to the entire region of Judea, and to the Gentiles, so that they would repent and convert to God, doing the works that are worthy of repentance.

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It was for this reason that the Jews, having apprehended me when I was in the temple, attempted to kill me.

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But having been aided by the help of God, even to this day, I stand witnessing to the small and the great, saying nothing beyond what the Prophets and Moses have said would be in the future:

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that the Christ would suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead, and that he would bring light to the people and to the nations.”

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While he was speaking these things and presenting his defense, Festus said with a loud voice: “Paul, you are insane! Too much studying has turned you to insanity.”

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And Paul said: “I am not insane, most excellent Festus, but rather I am speaking words of truth and sobriety.

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For the king knows about these things. To him also, I am speaking with constancy. For I think that none of these things are unknown to him. And neither were these things done in a corner.

Acts 26:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 26:23 say?
Acts 26:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “that the Christ would suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead, and that he would bring light to the people and to the nations.” ”
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 (CPDV): “that the Christ would suffer, and that he would be the first from the resurrection of the dead, and that he would bring light to the people and to the nations.” ” 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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