Acts 4:31 bbe — And when their prayer was ended, the place where they were was violently moved, and they all became full of the Holy Sp…

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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 4:31, Bible in Basic English

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Acts 4 — Context

28

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

29

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

30

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.

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And all those who were of the faith were one in heart and soul: and not one of them said that any of the things which he had was his property only; but they had all things in common.

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And with great power the Apostles gave witness of the coming back of the Lord Jesus from the dead; and grace was on them all.

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And no one among them was in need; for everyone who had land or houses, exchanging them for money, took the price of them,

Acts 4:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 4:31 say?
Acts 4:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Acts 4:31 in the Bible?
Acts 4:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 31.
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 4:31.
What translation should I read Acts 4:31 in?
Acts 4:31 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 4:31?
Acts 4:31 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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