Acts 2:22

Translations

Modern

Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Traditional

Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:

Literal

Men, Israelites, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man having been set forth by God to you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves know,

Latin

Viri Israëlitæ, audite verba hæc: Jesum Nazarenum, virum approbatum a Deo in vobis, virtutibus, et prodigiis, et signis, quæ fecit Deus per illum in medio vestri, sicut et vos scitis:

Original

Greek

English

Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.

Notes

Acts 2:14–36

This is the first of about 30 speeches in Acts and one of the most important. It marks the beginning of the Christian church. It is a typical example of the preaching of the apostles.

The apostles proclaimed:

that the Old Testament promises came true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah;
that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the public ministry of Jesus and were his chosen representatives;
that people must turn away (repent) from their sins and trust in God through Christ; and
that salvation and the presence of the Holy Spirit are promised to those who have a positive response to this message of the gospel.

This basic message repeats in the sermons of chapters 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, and 13. The same themes characterized the apostle Paul's preaching (see 1 Corinthians 15:3–9). The apostles all repeated this message when preaching to both Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles) throughout the world around the Mediterranean Sea. All people must turn away (repent) from their sins and turn to God by trusting in Jesus Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

David Simon Peter Babel: The Dispersion of Nations Following Jesus God’s Covenant with David God’s Covenant with Noah Purim The Good News Message The Messiah The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Peter preaches at Pentecost

Related verses

John 3:2
He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs You are doing if God were not with him.”
Matthew 12:28
But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
Luke 11:20
But if I drive out demons by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
John 14:10–11
Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works.
Acts 4:10
…then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
Matthew 9:8
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Hebrews 2:4
…and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
2 Corinthians 12:12
The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
John 15:24
If I had not done among them the works that no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin; but now they have seen and hated both Me and My Father.
John 12:17
Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify.
Acts 26:26
For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner.
John 11:47
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs.

Parallels

Psalm 16:1–11 Joel 2:28–32

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Nazareth: The hometown of Jesus in Galilee

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles David God, Being and Attributes of Jesus Christ Lord’s Supper, the Nazarene Nazareth Parthia, Parthians Passion Peter, the Apostle Power Repentance Sign Spirit of God

Topics

Confessing Christ: Peter Man: Christ: Approved of God As Miracles: Design of Miracles: Jesus Was Proved to be the Messiah By Orator: The Apostles Peter: Preaches on Pentecost Day Preaching: Effective by Peter and Other Apostles Religious Zeal: Peter Revivals: At Pentecost, and Times After Pentecost Select Readings: Peter on the Day of Pentecost Signs and Wonders The Human Nature of Christ: Acknowledged by Men

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