which he promised before through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,
Parallel translations
- KJV (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,)
- BSB the gospel He promised beforehand through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
- NKJV which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,
- NASB which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures,
- NLT God promised this Good News long ago through his prophets in the holy Scriptures.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Titus 1:2in hope of eternal life, which God, who can’t lie, promised before time began;
- Luke 1:70(as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets who have been from of old),
- Rom 3:21But now apart from the law, a righteousness of God has been revealed, being testified by the law and the prophets;
- Rom 16:26—
- Acts 10:43All the prophets testify about him, that through his name everyone who believes in him will receive remission of sins.”
- Rom 3:2Much in every way! Because first of all, they were entrusted with the revelations of God.
- Luke 24:26–27Didn’t the Christ have to suffer these things and to enter into his glory?”
- Acts 26:6Now I stand here to be judged for the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers,
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