Acts
Verse-by-Verse Commentary, Chapter Outlines, and Study Guides for Acts
Choose a Path Through Acts
Select a starting point below to read Acts by chapter, passage, or theme.
Introduction to Acts
Authorship, date, historical context, and a big-picture guide for reading Acts well.
Read Acts Verse by Verse
Passage-by-passage commentary that follows Acts from Jerusalem to Rome, one scene at a time.
Read Acts by the Chapter
Chapter outlines and summaries for Acts 1–28, highlighting key movements and meaning.
Themes and Guides
Study guides on the Holy Spirit, mission, the church, speeches, trials, miracles, and the Roman world.
Acts 4:23–31 The Believers’ Prayer
Acts 4:23–31 records the church’s prayer after persecution, interpreting opposition through Scripture and asking God for boldness to speak.
Acts 4:1–22 Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin
Acts 4:1–22 describes Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, where they bear bold witness to Jesus’ resurrection despite opposition.
Acts 3:11–26 Peter Speaks to the Onlookers
Acts 3:11–26 records Peter’s sermon after the healing at the temple, calling Israel to repentance and promising renewal through the risen Jesus.
Acts 3:1–10 Healing at the Beautiful Gate
Acts 3:1–10 tells how Peter and John heal a man unable to walk, revealing the continuing power of Jesus’ name after Pentecost.
Acts 2:42–47 The Fellowship of Believers
Acts 2:42–47 describes the early Christian community, marked by teaching, fellowship, prayer, generosity, worship, and daily growth.
Acts 2:37-41: “Cut to the Heart”
Acts 2:37–41 shows how the crowd responds to the gospel, calling for repentance, baptism, forgiveness, and life shaped by the Spirit.
Acts 2:22-36: Jesus Crucified And Raised
Acts 2:22–36 proclaims Jesus’ resurrection as God’s verdict on the crucifixion, declaring him Lord and Messiah through Scripture and witness.
Acts 2:14-21: Peter Interprets Pentecost
Peter interprets Pentecost through Joel’s prophecy, showing how the Spirit’s outpouring fulfills Scripture and marks the beginning of the last days.
Acts 2:1–13 – The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Acts 2:1–13 describes the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, revealing how God empowers the church for witness across languages and cultures.
Acts 1:12–26 Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
Acts 1:12–26 explores how the early church prayed, discerned leadership, and relied on Scripture as Matthias was chosen to replace Judas.
Acts 1:1–11 The Ascension of Jesus
Acts 1:1–11 explores the ascension of Jesus, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the mission that shapes the entire Book of Acts.