Acts 7:13 cpdv — And on the second occasion, Joseph was recognized by his brothers, and his ancestry was made manifest to Pharaoh.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And on the second occasion, Joseph was recognized by his brothers, and his ancestry was made manifest to Pharaoh. "

— Acts 7:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 7 — Context

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And he rescued him from all his tribulations. And he gave him grace and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. And he appointed him as governor over Egypt and over all his house.

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Then a famine occurred in all of Egypt and Canaan, and a great tribulation. And our fathers did not find food.

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But when Jacob had heard that there was grain in Egypt, he sent our fathers first.

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And on the second occasion, Joseph was recognized by his brothers, and his ancestry was made manifest to Pharaoh.

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Then Joseph sent for and brought his father Jacob, with all his kindred, seventy-five souls.

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And Jacob descended into Egypt, and he passed away, and so did our fathers.

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And they crossed over into Shechem, and they were placed in the sepulcher which Abraham bought for a sum of money from the sons of Hamor, the son of Shechem.

Acts 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Acts 7:13 say?
Acts 7:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And on the second occasion, Joseph was recognized by his brothers, and his ancestry was made manifest to Pharaoh. ”
Where is Acts 7:13 in the Bible?
Acts 7:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 13.
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 7:13.
What translation should I read Acts 7:13 in?
Acts 7:13 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 7:13?
Acts 7:13 reads (CPDV): “And on the second occasion, Joseph was recognized by his brothers, and his ancestry was made manifest to Pharaoh. ” 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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