Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Therefore I want you to know that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” New Living Translation So I want you to know that this salvation from God has also been offered to the Gentiles, and they will accept it.” English Standard Version Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” Berean Standard Bible Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” Berean Literal Bible Therefore be it known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!" King James Bible Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. New King James Version “Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!” New American Standard Bible Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.” NASB 1995 “Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.” NASB 1977 “Let it be known to you therefore, that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.” Legacy Standard Bible Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God was sent to the Gentiles—they will also hear.” Amplified Bible Therefore let it be known to you that [this message of] the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they indeed will listen!” Christian Standard Bible Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, let it be known to you that this saving work of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!” American Standard Version Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear. English Revised Version Be it known therefore unto you, that this salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles: they will also hear. GOD'S WORD® Translation "You need to know that God has sent his salvation to people who are not Jews. They will listen." Good News Translation And Paul concluded: "You are to know, then, that God's message of salvation has been sent to the Gentiles. They will listen!" International Standard Version You must understand that this message about God's salvation has been sent to the gentiles, and they will listen." Majority Standard Bible Be advised, therefore, that God?s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!? NET Bible "Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!" New Heart English Bible "Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the nations. They will also listen." Webster's Bible Translation Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it. Weymouth New Testament "Be fully assured, therefore, that this salvation--God's salvation--has now been sent to the Gentiles, and that they, at any rate, will give heed." World English Bible “Be it known therefore to you that the salvation of God is sent to the nations, and they will listen.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBe it known, therefore, to you, that the salvation of God was sent to the nations, these also will hear it”; Berean Literal Bible Therefore be it known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!" Young's Literal Translation 'Be it known, therefore, to you, that to the nations was sent the salvation of God, these also will hear it;' Smith's Literal Translation Be it known to you therefore, that salvation of God was sent to the nations, and they shall hear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe it known therefore to you, that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it. Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, let it be known to you, that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they shall listen to it.” New American Bible Let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” [ New Revised Standard Version Let it be known to you then that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet this be known to you therefore: that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, for they will listen to it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Know this, therefore: This salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, for they are listening to it.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentTherefore, be it known to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear. Godbey New Testament Therefore let it be known unto you, that this salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear. Haweis New Testament Be it known therefore unto you, that to the Gentiles is the salvation of God sent, and they will hear. Mace New Testament take notice therefore, that the offers of divine salvation are sent to the Gentiles, and they will receive them. Weymouth New Testament "Be fully assured, therefore, that this salvation--God's salvation--has now been sent to the Gentiles, and that they, at any rate, will give heed." Worrell New Testament Be it known, therefore, to you, that to the gentiles was this salvation of God sent: they also will hear." Worsley New Testament Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul Preaches at Rome…27For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ 28Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!” … Cross References Isaiah 49:6 He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 42:6 “I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations, Romans 11:11 I ask then, did they stumble so as to fall beyond recovery? Certainly not! However, because of their trespass, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel jealous. Matthew 21:43 Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Luke 2:32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. Acts 13:46-47 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. / For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” John 1:11-12 He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. / But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God— Romans 9:30 What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; Romans 10:19-20 I ask instead, did Israel not understand? First, Moses says: “I will make you jealous by those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation without understanding.” / And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.” Ephesians 3:6 This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow members of the body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. Isaiah 60:3 Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Isaiah 55:5 Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.” Hosea 2:23 And I will sow her as My own in the land, and I will have compassion on ‘No Compassion.’ I will say to those called ‘Not My People,’ ‘You are My people,’ and they will say, ‘You are my God.’” Treasury of Scripture Be it known therefore to you, that the salvation of God is sent to the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. it known. Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: Acts 4:10 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. Acts 13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: the salvation. Psalm 98:2,3 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen… Isaiah 49:6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. Isaiah 52:10 The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. sent. Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. Acts 13:46,47 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles… Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. Jump to Previous Assured Fully Gentiles God's Hear Heed Nations Rate Salvation WantJump to Next Assured Fully Gentiles God's Hear Heed Nations Rate Salvation WantActs 28 1. Paul, after his shipwreck, is kindly entertained on Malta.5. The snake on his hand hurts him not. 8. He heals many diseases in the island. 11. They depart toward Rome. 17. He declares to the Jews the cause of his coming. 24. After his preaching some were persuaded, and some believed not. 30. Yet he preaches there two years. Be advised, therefore This phrase serves as a solemn declaration and a turning point in the narrative. The Greek word for "be advised" is "γνωστὸν" (gnōston), which implies making something known or clear. Paul is addressing his audience with authority, urging them to understand the gravity of the message. The use of "therefore" (οὖν, oun) connects this statement to the preceding discourse, emphasizing the logical conclusion of Paul's argument. Historically, this reflects Paul's consistent pattern of first presenting the Gospel to the Jews and then turning to the Gentiles when faced with rejection. that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles and they will listen Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleA key figure in the early Christian church, Paul is the speaker in this verse. He is addressing the Jewish leaders in Rome after they have shown resistance to the message of the Gospel. 2. Rome The setting of this passage, Rome was the center of the Roman Empire and a significant location for the spread of Christianity. Paul is under house arrest here, yet continues his ministry. 3. Jewish Leaders The audience to whom Paul is speaking. They represent the Jewish community in Rome, some of whom were skeptical or resistant to the message of Jesus as the Messiah. 4. Gentiles Non-Jewish people who are being highlighted as recipients of the Gospel. This marks a significant shift in the early Christian mission, emphasizing the universal nature of God's salvation. 5. God’s Salvation Refers to the message of the Gospel and the salvation offered through Jesus Christ. This salvation is now being explicitly extended to the Gentiles. Teaching Points The Universality of the GospelThe message of salvation through Jesus Christ is for all people, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. This universality is a core tenet of Christian faith and mission. God’s Sovereign Plan Despite human resistance, God's plan for salvation will prevail. The inclusion of the Gentiles demonstrates God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His redemptive plan. Listening and Responding to God’s Word The phrase "they will listen" highlights the importance of being receptive to God's message. Believers are called to have open hearts and minds to the Gospel. The Role of the Church in Mission The church is tasked with continuing the mission to reach all nations with the Gospel, following the example set by Paul and the early apostles. Perseverance in Ministry Paul’s example of perseverance, even under house arrest, encourages believers to remain steadfast in sharing the Gospel, regardless of circumstances.(28) Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God . . .--The better MSS. give "this salvation," the demonstrative adjective having the same force as in "the words of this life," in Acts 5:20. The Apostle points, as it were, to that definite method of deliverance (the Greek gives the concrete neuter form, as in Luke 2:30; Luke 3:6, and not the feminine abstract) which he had proclaimed to them. The words remind us of those which had been spoken under like circumstances at Antioch in Pisidia (Acts 13:46). We can, in some measure, enter into the feelings which filled the Apostle's mind, through what we read in Romans 9-11,--the bitter pain at the rejection of Israel, relieved by a far-off hope of their restoration, the acceptance of God's ways as unsearchable and past finding out.Verse 28. - This salvation for the salvation, A.V. and T.R.; they will also hear for and that they will hear it, A.V. The A.V. gives the sense better than the R.V. This salvation; τὸ σωτήριον. This form, instead of the more common σωτηρία, is found in Luke 2:30; Luke 3:6; and Ephesians 6:17. The Gentiles (see Acts 13:46; Acts 18:6; Acts 22:26; Acts 26:17, 20, 23). But even at Rome the apostle of the Gentiles was faithful to the rule, "To the Jew first." Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Beἔστω (estō) Verb - Present Imperative 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. advised, Γνωστὸν (Gnōston) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 1110: Known, an acquaintance. From ginosko; well-known. therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. salvation σωτήριον (sōtērion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 4992: Saving, bringing salvation; subst: salvation. Neuter of the same as soteria as noun; defender or defence. has been sent ἀπεστάλη (apestalē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Gentiles, ἔθνεσιν (ethnesin) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will listen!” ἀκούσονται (akousontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Links Acts 28:28 NIVActs 28:28 NLT Acts 28:28 ESV Acts 28:28 NASB Acts 28:28 KJV Acts 28:28 BibleApps.com Acts 28:28 Biblia Paralela Acts 28:28 Chinese Bible Acts 28:28 French Bible Acts 28:28 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 28:28 Be it known therefore to you that (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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