What is the book of Acts about?

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

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The book of Acts is the account of the early church that follows the four Gospels and sits in the New Testament; it has 28 chapters in the King James Version.

Acts is traditionally attributed to Luke. Acts records events including Pentecost in Acts 2, the conversion of Saul in Acts 9, and the missionary journeys of Paul; it is traditionally attributed to Luke as a continuation of his Gospel. A well-known passage from this book is Acts 2 (Pentecost). Read the full book at Acts.

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