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Acts 22:16

And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Acts 22:16 · King James Version

In other versions

  • And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on his name.

    ASV

  • And now, why are you waiting? get up, and have baptism, for the washing away of your sins, giving worship to his name.

    BBE

  • And now why lingerest thou? Arise and get baptised, and have thy sins washed away, calling on his name.

    DBY

  • Now why do you wait? Arise, be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.'

    WEB

  • and now, why tarriest thou? having risen, baptize thyself, and wash away thy sins, calling upon the name of the Lord.

    YLT

  • And now why tarry you? arise, and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

    ENG

  • And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

    WBT

  • And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized, and wash your sins away, calling on His name.’

    BSB

In context

14And he said, The God of our fathers hath chosen thee, that thou shouldest know his will, and see that Just One, and shouldest hear the voice of his mouth.

15For thou shalt be his witness unto all men of what thou hast seen and heard.

16And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.

17And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance;

18And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get thee quickly out of Jerusalem: for they will not receive thy testimony concerning me.

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