Acts 13:24

World English Bible

before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.

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Acts 13:24 in other translations

when John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.

Acts 13:24 · American Standard Version

Acts 13:24 in context

  1. 22When he had removed him, he raised up David to be their king, to whom he also testified, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my heart, who will do all my will.’
  2. 23From this man’s offspring, God has brought salvation to Israel according to his promise,
  3. 24before his coming, when John had first preached the baptism of repentance to Israel.
  4. 25As John was fulfilling his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. But behold, one comes after me, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’
  5. 26Brothers, children of the stock of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, the word of this salvation is sent out to you.