Acts 7:26 akjv — And the next day he showed himself to them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are…

American King James Version

"And the next day he showed himself to them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are brothers; why do you wrong one to another? "

— Acts 7:26, American King James Version

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Acts 7 — Context

23

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

24

And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian:

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For he supposed his brothers would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.

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And the next day he showed himself to them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are brothers; why do you wrong one to another?

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But he that did his neighbor wrong thrust him away, saying, Who made you a ruler and a judge over us?

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Will you kill me, as you did the Egyptian yesterday?

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Then fled Moses at this saying, and was a stranger in the land of Madian, where he was the father of two sons.

Acts 7:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Acts 7:26 say?
Acts 7:26 in the American King James Version reads: “And the next day he showed himself to them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are brothers; why do you wrong one to another? ”
Where is Acts 7:26 in the Bible?
Acts 7:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Acts, chapter 7, verse 26.
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 7:26.
What translation should I read Acts 7:26 in?
Acts 7:26 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 7:26?
Acts 7:26 reads (AKJV): “And the next day he showed himself to them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, you are brothers; why do you wrong one to another? ” 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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