Acts 7:23

It came into his heart. — The distinct purpose in going out to look after his brethren is stated somewhat more emphatically than in Exodus 2:11.

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It came into his heart — Probably by an impulse from God.

²³ And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.

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