Acts 7:23 net — But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites.

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"But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites."

— Acts 7:23, NET Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

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At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful to God. For three months he was brought up in his father’s house,

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and when he had been abandoned, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted him and brought him up as her own son.

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So Moses was trained in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in his words and deeds.

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But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites.

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When he saw one of them being hurt unfairly, Moses came to his defense and avenged the person who was mistreated by striking down the Egyptian.

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He thought his own people would understand that God was delivering them through him, but they did not understand.

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The next day Moses saw two men fighting, and tried to make peace between them, saying,‘Men, you are brothers; why are you hurting one another?’

Acts 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:23 say?
Acts 7:23 in the NET Bible reads: “But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites.”
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 (NET): “But when he was about forty years old, it entered his mind to visit his fellow countrymen the Israelites.” 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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