Acts 7:23 cpdv — But when forty years of age were completed in him, it rose up in his heart that he should visit his brothers, the sons…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But when forty years of age were completed in him, it rose up in his heart that he should visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. "

— Acts 7:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Acts 7 — Context

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In the same time, Moses was born. And he was in the grace of God, and he was nourished for three months in the house of his father.

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Then, having been abandoned, the daughter of Pharaoh took him in, and she raised him as her own son.

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And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. And he was mighty in his words and in his deeds.

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But when forty years of age were completed in him, it rose up in his heart that he should visit his brothers, the sons of Israel.

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And when he had seen a certain one suffering injury, he defended him. And striking the Egyptian, he wrought a retribution for him who was enduring the injury.

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Now he supposed that his brothers would understand that God would grant them salvation through his hand. But they did not understand it.

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So truly, on the following day, he appeared before those who were arguing, and he would have reconciled them in peace, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. So why would you harm one another?’

Acts 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:23 say?
Acts 7:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But when forty years of age were completed in him, it rose up in his heart that he should visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. ”
Where is Acts 7:23 in the Bible?
Acts 7:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 23.
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 7:23.
What translation should I read Acts 7:23 in?
Acts 7:23 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 7:23?
Acts 7:23 reads (CPDV): “But when forty years of age were completed in him, it rose up in his heart that he should visit his brothers, the sons of Israel. ” 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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