Acts 13:17

“The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.”

"The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it." - Acts 13:17
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What does Acts 13:17 mean?

The Bible verse Acts 13:17 from the King James Version (KJV) reads: "The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it." This verse comes from the book of…

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Chosen by God: A Reflection on His Deliverance

**Acts 13:17 (KJV)**: "The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it." The verse from Acts 13:17 serves as a profound reminder of God’s sovereignty and…

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving for God’s Faithfulness and Deliverance

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, hearts brimming with gratitude for Your enduring faithfulness throughout generations. As we reflect on the mighty work You performed as recorded in Acts 13:17, we are reminded of Your sovereignty and the way You have chosen and exalted…

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Acts 13:17 - "The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it."
Acts 17:13 - "But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people."
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Acts 17:17 - "Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him."
"But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also, and stirred up the people." - Acts 17:13
Acts 17:33 - "So Paul departed from among them."
Acts 8:17 - "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost."
Acts 17:8 - "And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city, when they heard these things."
Acts 1:17 - "For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry."
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Acts 20:17 - "¶ And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church."
Acts 13:30 - "But God raised him from the dead:"
Acts 13:49 - "And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region."
Acts 13:52 - "And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost."
Acts 17:9 - "And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go."
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Acts 21:17 - "And when we were come to Jerusalem, the brethren received us gladly."
Acts 13:37 - "But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption."
Acts 2:13 - "Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine."
Acts 13:13 - "Now when Paul and his company loosed from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia: and John departing from them returned to Jerusalem."
Acts 18:13 - "Saying, This fellow persuadeth men to worship God contrary to the law."