Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,” he said. New Living Translation He explained the prophecies and proved that the Messiah must suffer and rise from the dead. He said, “This Jesus I’m telling you about is the Messiah.” English Standard Version explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” Berean Standard Bible explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. Berean Literal Bible opening and setting forth that it was necessary for the Christ to have suffered and to have risen out from the dead, and that “this Jesus whom I proclaim to you⁺ is the Christ.” King James Bible Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. New King James Version explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.” New American Standard Bible explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.” NASB 1995 explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.” NASB 1977 explaining and giving evidence that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.” Legacy Standard Bible explaining and setting before them that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you is that Christ.” Amplified Bible explaining and pointing out [scriptural evidence] that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I am proclaiming to you, is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).” Berean Annotated Bible explaining and proving that the Christ (the Anointed One) had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus (YHWH saves) I am proclaiming to you⁺ is the Christ, he declared. Christian Standard Bible explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and rise from the dead: “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah.” Holman Christian Standard Bible explaining and showing that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead: “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah.” American Standard Version opening and alleging that it behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom, said he, I proclaim unto you, is the Christ. Contemporary English Version to show them that the Messiah had to suffer, but that he would rise from death. Paul also told them that Jesus is the Messiah he was preaching about. English Revised Version opening and alleging, that it behoved the Christ to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom, said he, I proclaim unto you, is the Christ. GOD'S WORD® Translation He explained and showed them that the Messiah had to suffer, die, and come back to life, and that Jesus, the person he talked about, was this Messiah. Good News Translation and explaining the Scriptures, and proving from them that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from death. "This Jesus whom I announce to you," Paul said, "is the Messiah." International Standard Version He explained and showed them that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead: "This very Jesus whom I proclaim to you is the Messiah." NET Bible explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying, "This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ." New Heart English Bible explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, "This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ." Webster's Bible Translation Opening and alledging, that it was needful that Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach to you, is Christ. Weymouth New Testament which he clearly explained, pointing out that it had been necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise again from the dead, and insisting, "The Jesus whom I am announcing to you is the Christ." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleexplaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. World English Bible explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionopening and alleging that it was necessary [for] the Christ to suffer, and to rise again out of the dead, and that “this is the Christ—Jesus whom I proclaim to you.” Berean Literal Bible opening and setting forth that it was necessary for the Christ to have suffered and to have risen out from the dead, and that “this Jesus whom I proclaim to you⁺ is the Christ.” Young's Literal Translation opening and alleging, 'That the Christ it behoved to suffer, and to rise again out of the dead, and that this is the Christ -- Jesus whom I proclaim to you.' Smith's Literal Translation Opening and setting before, that it was necessary for Christ to suffer, and rise from, the dead; and that this is Christ Jesus, whom I announce to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDeclaring and insinuating that the Christ was to suffer, and to rise again from the dead; and that this is Jesus Christ, whom I preach to you. Catholic Public Domain Version interpreting and concluding that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise again from the dead, and that “this is the Jesus Christ, whom I am announcing to you.” New American Bible expounding and demonstrating that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead, and that “This is the Messiah, Jesus, whom I proclaim to you.” New Revised Standard Version explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Messiah to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This is the Messiah, Jesus whom I am proclaiming to you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleInterpreting and proving that Christ had to suffer, and rise again from the dead; and that he is the same Jesus Christ whom I preach to you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English As he was expounding and showing: “The Messiah was going to suffer and rise from the grave, and he is Yeshua The Messiah, this one whom I proclaim to you.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentexplaining and affirming that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead; and that this Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ. Godbey New Testament opening and proving, that it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead, and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is the Christ. Haweis New Testament opening them clearly, and laying it evidently down that the Messiah must suffer, and rise again from the dead; and that this man is the Messiah, even Jesus, whom I preach unto you. Mace New Testament explaining them, and setting it to view, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that Jesus, whom he denounc'd to them, was that very Messiah. Weymouth New Testament which he clearly explained, pointing out that it had been necessary for the Christ to suffer and rise again from the dead, and insisting, "The Jesus whom I am announcing to you is the Christ." Worrell New Testament opening and setting forth that it was necessary that the Christ should suffer, and rise again from the dead; and that "This Jesus Whom I am proclaiming to you, is the Christ." Worsley New Testament opening them and shewing, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that this is the Christ even, Jesus, whom, said he, I preach unto you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Preaches at Thessalonica…2As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbaths he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3explaining and proving that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. 4Some of the Jews were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, along with a large number of God-fearing Greeks and quite a few leading women.… Cross References explaining and proving Acts 9:22 But Saul was empowered all the more, and he confounded the Jews living in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 18:28 For he powerfully refuted the Jews in public debate, proving from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 28:23 So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets. that the Christ had to suffer Luke 24:26 Was it not necessary for the Christ to suffer these things and then to enter His glory?” Acts 3:18 But in this way God has fulfilled what He foretold through all the prophets, saying that His Christ would suffer. Isaiah 53:5-6 But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. and rise from the dead. Acts 13:34-37 In fact, God raised Him from the dead, never to see decay. As He has said: ‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’ / So also, He says in another Psalm: ‘You will not let Your Holy One see decay.’ / For when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep. His body was buried with his fathers and saw decay. … Psalm 16:10 For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay. 1 Corinthians 15:4 that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” John 20:31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name. 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him. he declared. Acts 9:20 Saul promptly began to proclaim Jesus in the synagogues, declaring, “He is the Son of God.” Acts 18:5 And when Silas and Timothy came down from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself fully to the word, testifying to the Jews that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 28:31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. Luke 24:44-46 Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.” / Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. / And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, Treasury of Scripture Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach to you, is Christ. Opening. Acts 2:16-36 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; … Acts 3:22-26 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you… Acts 13:26-39 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent… Christ. Luke 24:26,27,32,44,46 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? … 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; … 1 Thessalonians 1:5,6 For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake… this. 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 9:22 But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ. Acts 18:28 For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. whom I preach. Acts 1:4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me. Jump to Previous Behooved Christ Clearly Dead Death Demonstrating Evidence Explained Explaining Jesus Life Necessary Needful Needs Opening Openly Pointing Preach Preaching Proclaim Proclaiming Proving Rise Risen Suffer SufferedJump to Next Behooved Christ Clearly Dead Death Demonstrating Evidence Explained Explaining Jesus Life Necessary Needful Needs Opening Openly Pointing Preach Preaching Proclaim Proclaiming Proving Rise Risen Suffer SufferedActs 17 1. Paul preaches at Thessalonica, where some believe,5. and others persecute him. 10. He is sent to Berea, and preaches there. 13. Being persecuted by Jews from Thessalonica, 16. he comes to Athens, and disputes and preaches the living God, to them unknown; 32. whereby, though some mock, many are converted unto Christ. explaining and proving Paul's method of teaching involved reasoning and providing evidence from the Scriptures. This approach reflects the Jewish tradition of debate and discussion, which was common in synagogues. The Greek word for "proving" suggests laying out evidence in a logical manner, indicating that Paul was engaging both the mind and the heart of his listeners. that the Christ had to suffer and rise from the dead. “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ,” he declared. Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe apostle who is delivering the message in Thessalonica, explaining and proving the necessity of Christ's suffering and resurrection. 2. Thessalonica A city in Macedonia where Paul is preaching in the synagogue, engaging with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks. 3. Jesus Christ The central figure of Paul's message, whose suffering, death, and resurrection are being proclaimed as fulfillment of the Scriptures. 4. The Synagogue The setting where Paul is reasoning with the Jews, a place of worship and learning for the Jewish community. 5. The Jews and God-fearing Greeks The audience to whom Paul is explaining the necessity of Christ's suffering and resurrection. Teaching Points The Necessity of Suffering and ResurrectionUnderstanding that Christ's suffering and resurrection were necessary parts of God's redemptive plan helps us grasp the depth of His love and the fulfillment of prophecy. The Role of Scripture in Proclamation Paul uses the Scriptures to explain and prove his points, highlighting the importance of grounding our faith and witness in the Word of God. The Centrality of Christ in the Gospel Message The focus of Paul's message is Jesus as the Christ, emphasizing that our faith centers on His identity and work. Engaging with Different Audiences Paul’s approach in the synagogue shows the importance of meeting people where they are, using familiar contexts to share the Gospel. The Power of Reasoned Faith Paul’s method of reasoning and proving encourages believers to engage thoughtfully and confidently with questions about their faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 17:3?2. How does Acts 17:3 affirm Jesus as the prophesied Messiah in Scripture? 3. What Old Testament prophecies support Paul's message in Acts 17:3? 4. How can we effectively "explained and proved" Jesus' resurrection today? 5. How does understanding Acts 17:3 strengthen our faith in Jesus' divinity? 6. How can Acts 17:3 guide us in sharing the Gospel with others? 7. How does Acts 17:3 support the claim that Jesus is the Messiah? 8. What historical evidence exists for the resurrection mentioned in Acts 17:3? 9. How does Acts 17:3 align with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 17? 11. What defines Kingdom Theology? 12. Have you obeyed the Gospel of God? 13. If some of Jesus' own disciples still doubted (Matthew 28:17), how can their testimony about the resurrection be considered credible? 14. What is the main theme of the Book of Acts? What Does Acts 17:3 Mean context of Acts 17:3Paul has just arrived in Thessalonica. “As was his custom” (Acts 17:2) he goes straight to the synagogue to reason with devout Jews and God-fearing Gentiles. These hearers already revere the Scriptures, so Paul’s aim is to show them how those very Scriptures point to Jesus. paul’s method: explaining and proving Acts 17:3 says Paul was “explaining and proving.” • Explaining: unfolding the meaning of key passages so listeners could see the Messiah portrait painted by God Himself (Luke 24:27). • Proving: presenting clear, logical evidence so that faith would rest on fact, not feeling (Acts 9:22; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8). Paul’s approach models how truth and reason work together; believing minds need sound arguments anchored in God’s Word. the necessity of the suffering messiah Paul shows that the promised Christ “had to suffer.” The Old Testament is emphatic: • Isaiah 53:5—“He was pierced for our transgressions…” • Psalm 22:16-18—vivid details of crucifixion centuries before Rome existed. • Daniel 9:26—“the Anointed One will be cut off…” These passages anticipate substitutionary atonement. Sin demands death (Genesis 2:17; Romans 6:23), so the Messiah’s suffering is not accidental but divinely planned (Acts 2:23). Jesus Himself affirmed this necessity: “The Son of Man must suffer many things” (Matthew 16:21). the certainty of the resurrection The same Scriptures foretell a victorious rising: • Psalm 16:10—“You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.” Peter cites this in Acts 2:31; Paul cites it in Acts 13:34-35. • Isaiah 53:11—after His suffering, “He will see the light of life.” • Hosea 6:2—“On the third day He will raise us up.” God’s justice is satisfied by the cross; His power is displayed by the empty tomb (Romans 4:25). The resurrection verifies every claim Jesus made (Romans 1:4). identifying jesus as the christ Having shown what Scripture requires, Paul can say, “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ” (Acts 17:3). Evidence he likely laid out: • Jesus’ sinless life fulfilling Isaiah 53:9 and Psalm 40:8. • His atoning death lining up with the Passover sacrifice (1 Corinthians 5:7; Exodus 12). • Witnessed resurrection appearances to more than five hundred (1 Corinthians 15:6). • Outpouring of the Spirit foretold in Joel 2:28, fulfilled in Acts 2, proving Jesus now reigns. Prophecy, history, and eyewitness testimony converge on one conclusion: Jesus is the promised Messiah. response and implications The Thessalonian Jews who “were persuaded” (Acts 17:4) embraced: • A biblical Messiah, not a political revolutionary. • A gospel that begins with sin and ends with resurrection hope (1 Peter 1:3). Belief in a suffering-and-rising Christ calls for repentance (Acts 17:30), allegiance (Romans 10:9), and daily confidence that death is defeated (2 Timothy 1:10). summary Acts 17:3 captures Paul’s heartbeat: open the Scriptures, demonstrate that the Messiah must suffer and rise, and point unambiguously to Jesus as that Messiah. Prophecy demanded it, Jesus fulfilled it, eyewitnesses confirmed it, and faith now rests securely on it. (3) Opening and alleging.--The latter word is used in the sense of bringing forward proofs, and the two words imply an argument from the prophecies of the Messiah, like in kind to that at the Pisidian Antioch. In the intervals between the Sabbaths, the Apostle worked, as usual, for his livelihood, probably, of course, as a tent-maker (2Thessalonians 3:8).That Christ must needs have suffered.--Better, that the Christ, as pointing to the expected Messiah, the Anointed of the Lord, whom all Jews were expecting, but whom they were unwilling to recognise in the crucified Jesus. The argument was, therefore, to show that prophecy pointed to a suffering as well as a glorified Messiah, and that both conditions were fulfilled in Jesus. Verse 3. - It behooved the Christ to suffer, and to rise for Christ must needs have suffered, and risen, A.V.; whom, said he for whom, A.V.; proclaim for preach. A.V.; the Christ for Christ, A.V. The line of reasoning adopted by St. Paul in his preaching to the Thessalonian Jews was the same as that of our Lord to the disciples and apostles on the day of his resurrection, as recorded in Luke 24:26, 27; 44-47, and that of St. Peter (Acts 2:22-36; Acts 3:18; Acts 4:11, etc.), and it is irresistible. The fulfillment of prophecies relating to the Messiah in the person of Jesus is like the fitting of a key to the intricate wards of the lock, which proves that it is the right key. The preacher of the gospel should carefully study and expound to the people the word of prophecy, and then show its counterpart in the sufferings and glory of Christ. This did St. Paul. Opening (διανοίγων); as our Lord had done (διήνοιγεν ἡμῖν τὰς γραφάς, Luke 24:32), the hidden meaning of the prophecies, and then alleging (παρατιθέμενος), setting before them the propositions which had thus been established. The process is described in Luke 24:27 as interpreting ("expounded," A.V.). In this verse the opening was showing from the prophets that the Messiah was to die and rise again; the alleging was that Jesus was that very Christ.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek explainingδιανοίγων (dianoigōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1272: To open fully. From dia and anoigo; to open thoroughly, literally or figuratively. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. proving παρατιθέμενος (paratithemenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3908: From para and tithemi; to place alongside, i.e. Present; by implication, to deposit. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the 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. Christ Χριστὸν (Christon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. had to ἔδει (edei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary. suffer παθεῖν (pathein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 3958: I am acted upon in a certain way, either good or bad; I experience ill treatment, suffer. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. rise ἀναστῆναι (anastēnai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. from ἐκ (ek) Preposition Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [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. “This Οὗτός (Houtos) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am proclaiming καταγγέλλω (katangellō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2605: To declare openly, proclaim, preach, laud, celebrate. From kata and the base of aggelos; to proclaim, promulgate. to you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. 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 ὁ (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. Christ,” Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. [ he declared ]. ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. 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