Acts 26:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.”

Acts 26:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Acts 26:20 in 6 Bible Translations

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Acts 26:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“but declared first to them of Damascus, at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance.”

Acts 26:20 — World English Bible

Acts 26:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“but declared both to them of Damascus first, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the country of Judæa, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, doing works worthy of repentance. ”

Acts 26:20 — American Standard Version

Acts 26:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“but to those in Damascus first, and to those in Jerusalem, to all the region also of Judea, and to the nations, I was preaching to reform, and to turn back unto God, doing works worthy of reformation;”

Acts 26:20 — Young's Literal Translation

Acts 26:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“but have, first to those both in Damascus and Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judaea, and to the nations, announced that they should repent and turn toGod, doing works worthy of repentance. ”

Acts 26:20 — Darby Translation

Acts 26:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“But shewed first vnto them of Damascus, and at Hierusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Iudea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turne to God, and doe workes worthy amendment of life.”

Acts 26:20 — Geneva Bible

Acts 26:20 in Context — Acts 26

18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me.

19 Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

20 But shewed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, and do works meet for repentance.

21 For these causes the Jews caught me in the temple, and went about to kill me.

22 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:

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What Does Acts 26:20 Mean?

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