Acts 3:17 web — "Now, brothers, I know that you did this in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

World English Bible

""Now, brothers, I know that you did this in ignorance, as did also your rulers."

— Acts 3:17, World English Bible

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Acts 3 — Context

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But you denied the Holy and Righteous One, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,

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and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, to which we are witnesses.

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By faith in his name, his name has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which is through him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

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"Now, brothers, I know that you did this in ignorance, as did also your rulers.

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But the things which God announced by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he thus fulfilled.

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"Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, so that there may come times of refreshing from the presence of the Lord,

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and that he may send Christ Jesus, who was ordained for you before,

Acts 3:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:17 say?
Acts 3:17 in the World English Bible reads: “"Now, brothers, I know that you did this in ignorance, 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 (WEB): “"Now, brothers, I know that you did this in ignorance, 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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