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Acts 2

Acts 2:33

Peter Addresses the Crowd · Acts 2:14–36
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Translations

Modern
Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
Traditional
Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
Literal
Therefore, having been exalted to the right hand of God and having received the promise of the Holy Spirit from the Father, He poured out this which you both see and hear.
Latin
Dextera igitur Dei exaltatus, et promissione Spiritus Sancti accepta a Patre, effudit hunc, quem vos videtis et auditis.

Original

Greek
English
Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.

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:

  1. that the Old Testament promises came true in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, the promised Messiah;

  2. that the apostles were eyewitnesses of the public ministry of Jesus and were his chosen representatives;

  3. that people must turn away (repent) from their sins and trust in God through Christ; and

  4. 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.

Events

Parallels

Psalm 16:1–11 Joel 2:28–32

Glossary

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

Topics

Confessing Christ: Peter David: King of Israel: David As Prophet Exaltation of Christ God: Fatherhood of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father 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 Right Hand of God Select Readings: Peter on the Day of Pentecost The Ascension of Christ: To Send the Holy Spirit The Promises of God: Subjects of The Holy Spirit Tongue: Gift of Trinity: The Holy