But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Acts 1:8 KJV
About the Book of Acts
Acts picks up where Luke's Gospel ends, with the risen Jesus ascending and the Holy Spirit arriving at Pentecost. It then follows the young church from Jerusalem through Judea and Samaria and out to Rome, first through Peter and then largely through Paul's journeys. Preaching, persecution, shipwreck and trials are all recorded. It shows how a small Jewish movement became a multi-ethnic faith in a single generation. Without it, the origins of the church would be largely unknown.
- Testament: New Testament
- Genre: History
- Chapters: 28
- Verses: 1,007
Who Wrote Acts, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to Luke, who also wrote the Gospel of Luke.
When it was written: Probably between about AD 62 and 85.
Main Themes in Acts
- Spirit-powered witness
- Expansion beyond Israel
- Courage under opposition
A Key Verse: Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judæa, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Spoken just before the ascension, it gives an outline the rest of the book follows.
Reading Tip
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Acts?
Acts has 28 chapters and 1,007 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Acts?
Author: Traditionally attributed to Luke, who also wrote the Gospel of Luke. When it was written: Probably between about AD 62 and 85.
What is Acts about?
Acts picks up where Luke's Gospel ends, with the risen Jesus ascending and the Holy Spirit arriving at Pentecost. It then follows the young church from Jerusalem through Judea and Samaria and out to Rome, first through Peter and then largely through Paul's journeys. Preaching, persecution, shipwreck and trials are all recorded. It shows how a small Jewish movement became a multi-ethnic faith in a single generation. Without it, the origins of the church would be largely unknown.
Can I get a random verse from only Acts?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Acts only. Every one of its 1,007 verses has an equal chance.