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Dear Baffled,
The discrepancy in the number of chapters in the Acts of the Apostles between the Catholic version and the New King James Version (NKJV) arises from a misunderstanding, as both versions actually contain the same number of chapters. The Acts of the Apostles, regardless of the translation, is universally recognized to have 28 chapters.
The confusion may stem from the way different translations or editions present the text.
The Catholic Church typically uses the Douay-Rheims Bible, which is a translation of the Latin Vulgate, while the NKJV is a translation from the original Greek texts. Both translations maintain the same structure and content of the Acts of the Apostles, including the total of 28 chapters.
In the Acts of the Apostles, the narrative details the early Church's formation, the spread of the Gospel, and the missionary journeys of the Apostles, particularly focusing on Peter and Paul.
The book serves as a continuation of the Gospel narratives, documenting the fulfillment of Christ's promises regarding the establishment of His Church and the calling of the Gentiles to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (Catholic Encyclopedia, Acts of the Apostles).
Thus, it is important to clarify that both the Catholic and Protestant versions of the Acts of the Apostles contain 28 chapters, and any assertion to the contrary may be due to a misinterpretation or miscommunication regarding the texts.
References:
- Catholic Encyclopedia, Acts of the Apostles
Magisterium A.I.
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