Acts 3:17 kjva — And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers."

— Acts 3:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Acts 3 — Context

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But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you;

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And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses.

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And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

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And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.

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But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.

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Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;

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And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:

Acts 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 3:17 say?
Acts 3:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.”
Where is Acts 3:17 in the Bible?
Acts 3:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 3, 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 3:17.
What translation should I read Acts 3:17 in?
Acts 3:17 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 3:17?
Acts 3:17 reads (KJVA): “And now, brethren, I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers.” 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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