Acts 10:42
New International Version
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead.

New Living Translation
And he ordered us to preach everywhere and to testify that Jesus is the one appointed by God to be the judge of all—the living and the dead.

English Standard Version
And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.

Berean Standard Bible
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

Berean Literal Bible
And He instructed us to proclaim to the people and to testify fully that He is the One having been appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

King James Bible
And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

New King James Version
And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.

New American Standard Bible
And He ordered us to preach to the people, and to testify solemnly that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead.

NASB 1995
“And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead.

NASB 1977
“And He ordered us to preach to the people, and solemnly to testify that this is the One who has been appointed by God as Judge of the living and the dead.

Legacy Standard Bible
And He commanded us to preach to the people, and solemnly to bear witness that this is the One who has been designated by God as Judge of the living and the dead.

Amplified Bible
He commanded us to preach to the people [both Jew and Gentile], and to solemnly testify that He is the One who has been appointed and ordained by God as Judge of the living and the dead.

Christian Standard Bible
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He commanded us to preach to the people and to solemnly testify that He is the One appointed by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

American Standard Version
And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he who is ordained of God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

Contemporary English Version
God told us to announce clearly to the people that Jesus is the one he has chosen to judge the living and the dead.

English Revised Version
And he charged us to preach unto the people, and to testify that this is he which is ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He ordered us to warn the people, 'God has appointed Jesus to judge the living and the dead.'

Good News Translation
And he commanded us to preach the gospel to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God has appointed judge of the living and the dead.

International Standard Version
He also ordered us to preach to the people and to testify solemnly that this is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead.

Majority Standard Bible
And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

NET Bible
He commanded us to preach to the people and to warn them that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

New Heart English Bible
He commanded us to proclaim to the people and to testify that this is he who is appointed by God as the Judge of the living and the dead.

Webster's Bible Translation
And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was ordained by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

Weymouth New Testament
And He has commanded us to preach to the people and solemnly declare that this is He who has been appointed by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

World English Bible
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that this is he who is appointed by God as the Judge of the living and the dead.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and He commanded us to preach to the people, and to fully testify that it is He who has been ordained judge of living and dead by God—

Berean Literal Bible
And He instructed us to proclaim to the people and to testify fully that He is the One having been appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

Young's Literal Translation
and he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify fully that it is he who hath been ordained by God judge of living and dead --

Smith's Literal Translation
And he enjoined us to proclaim to the people, and to testify that this is he appointed by God, Judge of the living and the dead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he who was appointed by God, to be judge of the living and of the dead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he instructed us to preach to the people, and to testify that he is the One who was appointed by God to be the judge of the living and of the dead.

New American Bible
He commissioned us to preach to the people and testify that he is the one appointed by God as judge of the living and the dead.

New Revised Standard Version
He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify, that it is he who was ordained by God to be the judge of the living and of the dead.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he commanded us to preach and to testify to the people that This is He who was appointed by God to be The Judge of the living and of the dead.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that this is he who has been appointed by God as the judge of the living and the dead.

Godbey New Testament
and He commanded us to preach to the people, and to witness that He is the One ordained of God the Judge of the living and the dead.

Haweis New Testament
And hath commanded us to proclaim to the people, and to bear our testimony that this is the person who is ordained of God the Judge of the living and the dead.

Mace New Testament
and he commanded us to publish, and to testify to the people, that he was the person whom God had constituted to be the judge of the living, and of the dead.

Weymouth New Testament
And He has commanded us to preach to the people and solemnly declare that this is He who has been appointed by God to be the Judge of the living and the dead.

Worrell New Testament
And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to fully testify that it is He Who hath been ordained by God Judge of the living and dead.

Worsley New Testament
And He commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is He who is appointed by God to be judge of the living and of the dead.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Good News for Gentiles
41not by all the people, but by the witnesses God had chosen beforehand, by us who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. 42And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead. 43All the prophets testify about Him that everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name.”…

Cross References
Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Mark 16:15-16
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. / Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.

John 5:22-23
Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, / so that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent Him.

John 12:48
There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day.

Romans 14:10-12
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. / It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” / So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.

2 Timothy 4:1
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

1 Peter 4:5
But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.

Revelation 20:11-12
Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. / And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.

Matthew 25:31-32
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Luke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

John 3:17-18
For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. / Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

Acts 17:30-31
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. / For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

Hebrews 9:27
Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment,

Isaiah 42:1
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.


Treasury of Scripture

And he commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

he commanded.

Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Acts 4:19,20
But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye…

Acts 5:20,29-32
Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life…

that it.

Acts 17:31
Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: …

John 5:22-29
For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: …

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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 commanded us
This phrase underscores the divine authority and imperative nature of the mission given to the apostles. The Greek word for "commanded" is "παραγγέλλω" (parangellō), which conveys a sense of authoritative instruction. In the historical context of Acts, this command is not merely a suggestion but a divine mandate. The apostles, as eyewitnesses of Christ's resurrection, are entrusted with a sacred duty. This reflects the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus instructs His followers to make disciples of all nations. The use of "commanded" emphasizes the seriousness and urgency of their mission.

to preach to the people
The Greek word for "preach" is "κηρύσσω" (kērussō), meaning to proclaim or herald. This term was often used in the context of a royal proclamation, indicating the importance and authority of the message. "The people" refers to both Jews and Gentiles, highlighting the inclusive nature of the Gospel. Historically, this was a radical shift, as the early church began to understand that the message of salvation through Jesus Christ was for all humanity, not just the Jewish nation. This aligns with the broader narrative of Acts, where the Gospel breaks ethnic and cultural barriers.

and to testify
The word "testify" comes from the Greek "διαμαρτύρομαι" (diamarturomai), which means to bear witness or affirm solemnly. This term implies a personal and experiential knowledge of the truth being declared. The apostles are not merely sharing secondhand information; they are providing firsthand testimony of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. This is crucial in the early church's mission, as their testimony serves as the foundation for the faith of new believers. The act of testifying is both a privilege and a responsibility, as it involves sharing the transformative power of the Gospel.

that He is the One
This phrase affirms the unique and exclusive role of Jesus Christ in God's redemptive plan. The Greek word "ὁ" (ho) is a definite article, emphasizing that Jesus is the singular, chosen one. This echoes the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament, where the coming of the Anointed One was foretold. In the context of Acts, this declaration is a bold affirmation of Jesus' identity as the Messiah and the Son of God, countering any claims of other messianic figures or religious leaders.

appointed by God
The Greek word for "appointed" is "ὁρίζω" (horizō), meaning to determine or ordain. This term indicates divine selection and purpose. Jesus' role as judge and savior is not a human invention but a divine appointment. This reflects the sovereignty of God in the unfolding of His redemptive plan. Historically, this appointment is rooted in the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the divine orchestration of events leading to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

as judge of the living and the dead
This phrase encapsulates the eschatological role of Jesus Christ. The Greek word for "judge" is "κριτής" (kritēs), which denotes one who has the authority to make decisions and pass judgment. The inclusion of both "the living and the dead" signifies the comprehensive scope of Christ's judgment. This is a central tenet of Christian eschatology, affirming that all humanity will stand before Christ, who will judge with perfect justice and righteousness. This truth serves as both a warning and a comfort: a warning to those who reject the Gospel and a comfort to believers who trust in Christ's righteous judgment.

(42) And he commanded us to preach unto the people. No such command is found in terms in the Gospel narratives of the words of the risen Lord, but it is partly implied in Matthew 28:18-20, and is covered by the general teaching as to the things of the kingdom of God in Acts 1:3. It is interesting to note that St. Peter and St. Paul agree in thus connecting the Resurrection with the assurance that He who had risen was to be the future Judge of all men. (Comp. Acts 17:31.)

Which was ordained.--More accurately, which has been ordained.

Verse 42. - Charged for commanded, A.V.; this is he which is for it is he which was, A.V. To be the Judge, etc. This statement involves the resurrection of the dead (comp. John 5:21-29; Revelation 20:11, 12). It is easy to see how the creeds would be formed from the repetition of short doctrinal statements like this (see 1 Corinthians 15:3, 4).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He commanded
παρήγγειλεν (parēngeilen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3853: To notify, command, charge, entreat solemnly. From para and the base of aggelos; to transmit a message, i.e. to enjoin.

us
ἡμῖν (hēmin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

to preach
κηρύξαι (kēryxai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 2784: To proclaim, herald, preach. Of uncertain affinity; to herald, especially divine truth.

to the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative 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.

people
λαῷ (laō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

to testify
διαμαρτύρασθαι (diamartyrasthai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle
Strong's 1263: To give solemn evidence, testify (declare) solemnly. From dia and martureo; to attest or protest earnestly, or hortatively.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

He
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.

the [One]
(ho)
Article - Nominative 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.

appointed
ὡρισμένος (hōrismenos)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3724: From horion; to mark out or bound, i.e. to appoint, decree, specify.

by
ὑπὸ (hypo)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

God
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

to judge
Κριτὴς (Kritēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2923: A judge, magistrate, ruler. From krino; a judge.

[the] living
ζώντων (zōntōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] dead.
νεκρῶν (nekrōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3498: (a) adj: dead, lifeless, subject to death, mortal, (b) noun: a dead body, a corpse. From an apparently primary nekus; dead.


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