Acts 2:32

Translations

Modern

God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.

Traditional

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

Literal

This Jesus God raised up, of which we all are witnesses.

Latin

Hunc Jesum resuscitavit Deus, cujus omnes nos testes sumus.

Original

Greek

English

God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses.

Notes

Acts 2:32–36

God has raised this Jesus to life, to which we are all witnesses: The theme of witnessing repeats often in Acts (for example, 3:15; 4:33; 5:32; 10:39–43). The main point of this message is that God the Father, as he promised, is now pouring out his Holy Spirit on the church through the resurrected Jesus. All the people of Israel were called to recognize that God had acted with power. He made Jesus, whom they put to death on a cross, both Lord and Messiah!

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 The Good News Message The Messiah The Resurrection of Jesus

Events

Peter preaches at Pentecost

Related verses

Acts 3:15
You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact.
Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Acts 1:22
…beginning from John’s baptism until the day Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
Acts 4:33
With great power the apostles continued to give their testimony about the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And abundant grace was upon them all.
Luke 24:46–48
And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
Acts 2:24
But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.
John 20:26–31
Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
John 15:27
And you also must testify, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
Acts 10:39–41
We are witnesses of all that He did, both in the land of the Jews and in Jerusalem. And although they put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree,
Acts 5:31–32
God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.

Parallels

Psalm 16:1–11 Joel 2:28–32

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Book of the Acts of the Apostles Brothers (and Sisters) David Exaltation of Christ God, Being and Attributes of History of Israel Jesus Christ Lord’s Supper, the Parthia, Parthians Passion Peter, the Apostle Psalms, Book of Repentance Spirit of God

Topics

Apostles: Duties of Commission of, Above, Confessing Christ: Peter David: King of Israel: David As Prophet Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of 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 The Resurrection of Christ was Attested by Apostles

Acts 2:32

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