Acts 3:18 bbe — But the things which God had made clear before, by the mouth of all the prophets, that the Christ would have to undergo…

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"But the things which God had made clear before, by the mouth of all the prophets, that the Christ would have to undergo, he has put into effect in this way."

— Acts 3:18, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 3 — Context

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And put to death the Lord of life; whom God gave back from the dead; of which fact we are witnesses.

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And his name, through faith in his name, has made this man strong, whom you see and have knowledge of: yes, the faith which is through him has made him well, before you all.

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And now, my brothers, I am conscious that you did this, as did your rulers, without knowledge.

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But the things which God had made clear before, by the mouth of all the prophets, that the Christ would have to undergo, he has put into effect in this way.

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So then, let your hearts be changed and be turned to God, so that your sins may be completely taken away, and times of blessing may come from the Lord;

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And that he may send the Christ who was marked out for you from the first, even Jesus:

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Who is to be kept in heaven till the time when all things are put right, of which God has given word by the mouth of his holy prophets, who have been from the earliest times.

Acts 3:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:18 say?
Acts 3:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But the things which God had made clear before, by the mouth of all the prophets, that the Christ would have to undergo, he has put into effect in this way.”
Where is Acts 3:18 in the Bible?
Acts 3:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 3, verse 18.
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 3:18.
What translation should I read Acts 3:18 in?
Acts 3:18 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 3:18?
Acts 3:18 reads (BBE): “But the things which God had made clear before, by the mouth of all the prophets, that the Christ would have to undergo, he has put into effect in this way.” 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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