Acts 7:23 web — But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.

World English Bible

"But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel."

— Acts 7:23, World English Bible

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Acts 7 — Context

20

At that time Moses was born, and was exceedingly handsome. He was nourished three months in his father's house.

21

When he was thrown out, Pharaoh's daughter took him up, and reared him as her own son.

22

Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians. He was mighty in his words and works.

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But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children of Israel.

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Seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him who was oppressed, striking the Egyptian.

25

He supposed that his brothers understood that God, by his hand, was giving them deliverance; but they didn't understand.

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"The day following, he appeared to them as they fought, and urged them to be at peace again, saying, 'Sirs, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?'

Acts 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:23 say?
Acts 7:23 in the World English Bible reads: “But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children 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 (WEB): “But when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brothers, the children 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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