Acts 4:28 bbe — To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.

Bible in Basic English

"To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose."

— Acts 4:28, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 4 — Context

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Who has said, by the Holy Spirit, through the mouth of our father David your servant, Why are the nations so violently moved, and why are the thoughts of the people so foolish?

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The kings of the earth were lifted up, the rulers came together, against the Lord, and against his Christ:

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For, truly, in this town, against your holy servant, Jesus, who was marked out by you as Christ, Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, came together,

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To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.

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And now, Lord, take note of their cruel words, and give your servants power to be preachers of your word without fear,

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While your hand is stretched out to do works of mercy; so that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.

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And when their prayer was ended, the place where they were was violently moved, and they all became full of the Holy Spirit, preaching the word of God without fear.

Acts 4:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:28 say?
Acts 4:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.”
Where is Acts 4:28 in the Bible?
Acts 4:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 28.
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 4:28.
What translation should I read Acts 4:28 in?
Acts 4:28 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 4:28?
Acts 4:28 reads (BBE): “To do that which had been fixed before by your hand and your purpose.” 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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