Acts 13:38

Acts 13:38 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
• New International Version (NIV)“Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you,
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins;

Context of Acts 13:38

36For David, after serving God’s purpose in his own generation, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and decayed, 37but the one God raised up did not decay. Therefore, let it be known to you, brothers and sisters, that through this man forgiveness of sins is being proclaimed to you. 39Everyone who believes is justified through him from everything that you could not be justified from through the law of Moses. 40So beware that what is said in the prophets does not happen to you:

Acts 13:38 word by word

Γνωστὸν οὖν ἔστω ὑμῖν, ἄνδρες ἀδελφοί, ὅτι διὰ τούτου ὑμῖν ἄφεσις ἁμαρτιῶν καταγγέλλεται·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Be itεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• knownγνωστός, γνώριμοςgnōstos · acquainted withG1110
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• thereforeοὖνoun · therefore/thenG3767
• menἀνήρanēr · manG435
• brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• throughδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• this manοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• is preachedκαταγγέλλωkataggellō · to proclaimG2605
• the forgivenessἄφεσιςaphesis · forgivenessG859
• of sinsἁμαρτίαhamartia · sinG266

Cross-references for Acts 13:38

• Acts 2:14Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice, and proclaimed to them, “Fellow Jews and all you residents of Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and pay attention to my words.
• Acts 4:10let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified and whom God raised from the dead — by him this man is standing here before you healthy.
• Acts 28:28Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
• Ezekiel 36:32It is not for your sake that I will act — this is the declaration of the Lord God — let this be known to you. Be ashamed and humiliated because of your ways, house of Israel!
• Daniel 3:18But even if he does not rescue us, we want you as king to know that we will not serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up.”
• Acts 2:38Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, each of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
• Acts 5:31God exalted this man to his right hand as ruler and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
• Acts 10:43All the prophets testify about him that through his name everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins.”
• Psalms 32:1How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered!
• Psalms 130:4But with you there is forgiveness, so that you may be revered.
• Jeremiah 31:34No longer will one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they will all know me, from the least to the greatest of them” — this is the Lord’s declaration. “For I will forgive their iniquity and never again remember their sin.
• Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city — to bring the rebellion to an end, to put a stop to sin, to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy place.
• Micah 7:18Who is a God like you, forgiving iniquity and passing over rebellion for the remnant of his inheritance? He does not hold on to his anger forever because he delights in faithful love.
• Zechariah 13:1“On that day a fountain will be opened for the house of David and for the residents of Jerusalem, to wash away sin and impurity.
• Luke 24:47and repentance for forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed in his name to all the nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
• John 1:29The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Commentaries on Acts 13:38

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 38Be it known unto you, therefore - This is the legitimate conclusion: seeing the word of God is true, and he has promised an endless succession to the seed of David; seeing David and all his family have failed in reference to the political kingdom, a spiritual kingdom and a spiritual succession must be intended, that the sure covenant and all its blessings may be continued. Again: seeing the person by whom this is to be done is to see no corruption…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 38Be it known … - Paul, having proved his resurrection, and shown that he was the Messiah, now states the benefits that were to be derived from his death. Through this man - See the notes on Luke 24:47.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 38-41Verses 38-41 Let all that hear the gospel of Christ, know these two things: 1. That through this Man, who died and rose again, is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins. Your sins, though many and great, may be forgiven, and they may be so without any injury to God's honour. 2. It is by Christ only that those who believe in him, and none else, are justified from all things; from all the guilt and stain of sin, from which they could not be justified by…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 38-41Paul urged his audience to believe the message about Jesus, through whom there is forgiveness for your sins.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 38-4138-41. the forgiveness of sins--the first necessity of the sinner, and so the first experienced blessing of the Gospel.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings