Acts 10:36
New International Version
You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

New Living Translation
This is the message of Good News for the people of Israel—that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

English Standard Version
As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all),

Berean Standard Bible
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Berean Literal Bible
the word that He sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the gospel, peace by Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all.

King James Bible
The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

New King James Version
The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—

New American Standard Bible
The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)—

NASB 1995
“The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)—

NASB 1977
“The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of all)—

Legacy Standard Bible
As for the word which He sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all—

Amplified Bible
You know the message which He sent to the sons of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all—

Christian Standard Bible
He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.

American Standard Version
The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all.) ?

Contemporary English Version
This is the same message that God gave to the people of Israel, when he sent Jesus Christ, the Lord of all, to offer peace to them.

English Revised Version
The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)--

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God sent his word to the people of Israel and brought them the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ. This Jesus Christ is everyone's Lord.

Good News Translation
You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

International Standard Version
He has sent his word to the descendants of Israel and brought them the good news of peace through Jesus the Messiah. This man is the Lord of everyone.

Majority Standard Bible
He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

NET Bible
You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)--

New Heart English Bible
The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ--he is Lord of all--

Webster's Bible Translation
The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

Weymouth New Testament
The Message which He sent to the descendants of Israel, when He announced the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all--that Message you cannot but know;

World English Bible
The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
the word that He sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news—peace through Jesus Christ (this One is Lord of all),

Berean Literal Bible
the word that He sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the gospel, peace by Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all.

Young's Literal Translation
the word that he sent to the sons of Israel, proclaiming good news -- peace through Jesus Christ (this one is Lord of all,)

Smith's Literal Translation
The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, announcing good news, peace through Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.)
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all.)

Catholic Public Domain Version
God sent the Word to the sons of Israel, announcing the peace through Jesus Christ, for he is the Lord of all.

New American Bible
You know the word [that] he sent to the Israelites as he proclaimed peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all,

New Revised Standard Version
You know the message he sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For God sent the word to the children of Israel, preaching peace and tranquility by Jesus Christ: he is the LORD of all.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For the word which he sent to the children of Israel and announced good news of peace and tranquility to them by Yeshua The Messiah, ( This One is LORD JEHOVAH of all ),
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
The word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all,)

Godbey New Testament
the word which he sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ: he is Lord of all.

Haweis New Testament
The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, (he is Lord of all,) ye know:

Mace New Testament
this was what he communicated to the children of Israel, proclaiming salvation by Jesus Christ, who is the Lord of all mankind.

Weymouth New Testament
The Message which He sent to the descendants of Israel, when He announced the Good News of peace through Jesus Christ--He is Lord of all--that Message you cannot but know;

Worrell New Testament
He sent the word to the sons of Israel, proclaiming the glad tidings of peace through Jesus Christ, (He is Lord of all):

Worsley New Testament
According to the declaration which He made to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Good News for Gentiles
35but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. 36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. 37You yourselves know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee with the baptism that John proclaimed:…

Cross References
Ephesians 2:17
He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.

Romans 10:12
For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”

Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Micah 5:5
And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.

Zechariah 9:10
And I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim and the horse from Jerusalem, and the bow of war will be broken. Then He will proclaim peace to the nations. His dominion will extend from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth.

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

John 16:33
I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”

Ephesians 6:15
and with your feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Isaiah 57:19
bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”


Treasury of Scripture

The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

word.

Acts 2:38,39
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost…

Acts 3:25,26
Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed…

Acts 11:19
Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only.

preaching.

Psalm 72:1-3,7
A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son…

Psalm 85:9,10
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land…

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

he is.

Acts 2:36
Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

Acts 5:31
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.

Psalm 2:6-8
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion…

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Acts 10
1. Cornelius, a devout man, being commanded by an angel, sends for Peter,
11. who by a vision is taught not to despise the Gentiles;
17. and is commanded by the Spirit to go with the messenger to Caesarea.
25. Cornelius shows the occasion of his sending for him.
34. As he preaches Christ to Cornelius and his company,
44. the Holy Spirit falls on them, and they are baptized.














He has sent this message to the people of Israel
This phrase highlights God's initiative in sending a message specifically to the people of Israel. Historically, Israel was chosen as God's covenant people, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises Abraham that through his descendants all nations will be blessed. The message sent to Israel is consistent with the Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 52:7, which speaks of the good news of peace and salvation. The focus on Israel underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to His chosen people, yet it also sets the stage for the expansion of the gospel to the Gentiles, as seen later in Acts 10.

proclaiming the gospel of peace
The "gospel of peace" refers to the good news that brings reconciliation between God and humanity, as well as among people themselves. This peace is a fulfillment of prophecies like Isaiah 9:6, where the Messiah is called the "Prince of Peace." In the New Testament, Ephesians 2:14-17 elaborates on how Jesus Himself is our peace, breaking down the dividing wall between Jews and Gentiles. The peace offered through the gospel is not merely the absence of conflict but a holistic restoration of relationships, both vertically with God and horizontally with others.

through Jesus Christ
The centrality of Jesus Christ in the proclamation of the gospel is emphasized here. Jesus is the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies, such as those found in Isaiah 53, which speak of a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many. The New Testament consistently presents Jesus as the only way to salvation (John 14:6), and His life, death, and resurrection are the core of the gospel message. The phrase underscores that peace with God is made possible only through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.

who is Lord of all
This declaration affirms the universal lordship of Jesus Christ. It echoes Philippians 2:9-11, where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. The title "Lord" signifies authority and divinity, aligning with Old Testament references to Yahweh. By stating that Jesus is "Lord of all," the text emphasizes His sovereignty over all creation, both Jews and Gentiles, and His ultimate authority in heaven and on earth. This universal lordship is a key theme in the book of Acts, as the gospel spreads beyond Israel to all nations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Peter
The apostle who is speaking in this passage. He is delivering a message to Cornelius and his household, emphasizing the universality of the gospel.

2. Cornelius
A Roman centurion who is devout and God-fearing. He receives a vision from God to send for Peter, leading to this pivotal moment in the early church.

3. Israel
The nation to whom the message of peace was first sent. This highlights the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel through Jesus Christ.

4. Jesus Christ
Central to the message, He is proclaimed as the source of peace and the Lord of all, emphasizing His divine authority and universal lordship.

5. Caesarea
The location where this event takes place, a significant city in the Roman Empire, symbolizing the spread of the gospel beyond Jewish boundaries.
Teaching Points
The Universality of the Gospel
The message of peace through Jesus Christ is for all people, transcending ethnic and cultural boundaries. This calls us to share the gospel with everyone, regardless of their background.

Jesus as Lord of All
Recognizing Jesus as Lord of all means submitting every area of our lives to His authority. This challenges us to examine areas where we may not be fully surrendered to His lordship.

Peace through Christ
True peace is found only through a relationship with Jesus Christ. In a world filled with conflict and division, believers are called to be ambassadors of this peace.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
The gospel message fulfills the promises made to Israel, showing God's faithfulness. This encourages us to trust in God's promises in our own lives.

Breaking Down Barriers
Just as Peter's message broke down barriers between Jews and Gentiles, we are called to break down barriers of prejudice and division in our communities.(36) The word which God sent . . .--The structure of the sentence, beginning with the object and carried on though a series of clauses, is both in the Greek and English somewhat complicated, but it is characteristically like that of St. Peter's speech in Acts 2:22-24, whether the actual form in which both now appear is due to the speaker or the reporter. It is possible, though the construction is less natural, that "the word which God sent" may look backward to the verb "I perceive" and not to the "ye know" of Acts 10:37.

Preaching peace.--Better, as reproducing with the Greek the thought and language of Isaiah 52:7, preaching glad tidings of peace.

He is Lord of all.--The parenthesis is significant as guarding against the thought which Cornelius might have entertained, that the Jesus of whom he heard as the Christ was only a Prophet and a Teacher. Peter, still holding the truth which had been revealed to him, not by flesh and blood, but by his Father in heaven (Matthew 16:17), proclaims that He was none other than the "Lord of all," of all men, and of all things.

Verse 36. - He for God, A.V.; preaching good tidings of peace for preaching peace, A.V.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
He has sent
ἀπέστειλεν (apesteilen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

[this]
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

message
λόγον (logon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.

to the
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

people
υἱοῖς (huiois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Israel,
Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants.

proclaiming the gospel
εὐαγγελιζόμενος (euangelizomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.

of peace
εἰρήνην (eirēnēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

Christ,
Χριστοῦ (Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

[who]
οὗτός (houtos)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

Lord
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

of all.
πάντων (pantōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.


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