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Acts 3:25

Acts 3:26 net — God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”

NET Bible

"God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”"

— Acts 3:26, NET Bible

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Acts 3 — Context

23

Every person who does not obey that prophet will be destroyed and thus removed from the people.’

24

And all the prophets, from Samuel and those who followed him, have spoken about and announced these days.

25

You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors, saying to Abraham,‘And in your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed.’

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God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”

Acts 3:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 3:26 say?
Acts 3:26 in the NET Bible reads: “God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.””
Where is Acts 3:26 in the Bible?
Acts 3:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 3, verse 26.
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 3:26.
What translation should I read Acts 3:26 in?
Acts 3:26 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 3:26?
Acts 3:26 reads (NET): “God raised up his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning each one of you from your iniquities.”” 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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