be it known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, in him does this man stand here before you whole.
Parallel translations
- KJV Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
- BSB 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.
- NKJV let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.
- NASB let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by this name this man stands here before you in good health.
- NLT Let me clearly state to all of you and to all the people of Israel that he was healed by the powerful name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, the man you crucified but whom God raised from the dead.
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Quick answer
Peter declares plainly that the man was healed by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom they crucified but God raised. The cross and resurrection are pressed home to the rulers themselves.
Overview
Peter boldly confronts the council with their guilt in crucifying Jesus and God's vindication in raising him. He attributes the healing entirely to the risen Christ, leaving no room for any other explanation. This courageous declaration before the very men who condemned Jesus shows the heart of apostolic preaching: the crucified and risen Lord is the only source of healing and salvation.
Cross-references & the web
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- Acts 3:6But Peter said, “I have no silver or gold, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!”
- Acts 5:29–32But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.
- Acts 2:36“Let all the house of Israel therefore know certainly that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
- Matt 27:63–66saying, “Sir, we remember what that deceiver said while he was still alive: ‘After three days I will rise again.’
- Acts 28:28“Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen.”
- Acts 3:13–16The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up, and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he had determined to release him.
- Dan 3:18But if not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods, nor worship the golden image which you have set up.
- Acts 2:22–24“Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him among you, even as you yourselves know,
- Acts 10:40–42God raised him up the third day, and gave him to be revealed,
- Acts 13:29–41When they had fulfilled all things that were written about him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a tomb.
- Matt 28:11–15Now while they were going, behold, some of the guards came into the city, and told the chief priests all the things that had happened.
- Jer 42:19–20“Yahweh has spoken concerning you, remnant of Judah, Don’t you go into Egypt: know certainly that I have testified to you today.
- Rom 1:4who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
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