Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins. New Living Translation Then God put him in the place of honor at his right hand as Prince and Savior. He did this so the people of Israel would repent of their sins and be forgiven. English Standard Version God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Berean Standard Bible God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Berean Literal Bible God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. New American Standard Bible He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. NASB 1995 “He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. NASB 1977 “He is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Legacy Standard Bible This One God exalted to His right hand as a Leader and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Amplified Bible God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior and Deliverer, in order to grant repentance to Israel, and [to grant] forgiveness of sins. Berean Annotated Bible God {Theos} exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior {Sōtēra}, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel (He wrestles with God). Christian Standard Bible God exalted this man to his right hand as ruler and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Holman Christian Standard Bible God exalted this man to His right hand as ruler and Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. American Standard Version Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. Contemporary English Version and made him our Leader and Savior. Then God gave him a place at his right side, so that the people of Israel would turn back to him and be forgiven. English Revised Version Him did God exalt with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. GOD'S WORD® Translation God used his power to give Jesus the highest position as leader and savior. He did this to lead the people of Israel to him, to change the way they think and act, and to forgive their sins. Good News Translation God raised him to his right side as Leader and Savior, to give the people of Israel the opportunity to repent and have their sins forgiven. International Standard Version God has exalted to his right hand this very man as our Leader and Savior in order to extend repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. NET Bible God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. New Heart English Bible God exalted him with his right hand to be a Leader and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Webster's Bible Translation Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Weymouth New Testament God has exalted Him to His right hand as Chief Leader and as Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleGod exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. World English Bible God exalted him with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthis One, God, a Prince and a Savior, has exalted with His right hand, to give conversion to Israel, and forgiveness of sins; Berean Literal Bible God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Young's Literal Translation this one God, a Prince and a Saviour, hath exalted with His right hand, to give reformation to Israel, and forgiveness of sins; Smith's Literal Translation This, God exalted, a Chief and Saviour, with his right hand to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHim hath God exalted with his right hand, to be Prince and Saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. Catholic Public Domain Version It is he whom God has exalted at his right hand as Ruler and Savior, so as to offer repentance and the remission of sins to Israel. New American Bible God exalted him at his right hand as leader and savior to grant Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. New Revised Standard Version God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior that he might give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis very one God has appointed a Prince and a Saviour, and has lifted him up by his right hand so that he may grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “God has appointed This One The Head and The Life Giver and he has exalted him to his right hand, so as to give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHim has God exalted to his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, in order to give to Israel repentance and remission of sins: Godbey New Testament Him hath God exalted at His own right hand, a Prince and a Savior, to give repentance and remission of sins to Israel. Haweis New Testament Him hath God exalted at his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance unto Israel, and remission of sins. Mace New Testament him hath God rais'd by his power to be the author of salvation, by giving repentance to Israel, and the remission of their sins. Weymouth New Testament God has exalted Him to His right hand as Chief Leader and as Saviour, to give Israel repentance and forgiveness of sins. Worrell New Testament This One God exalted as a Prince and Savior, with His right hand, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins. Worsley New Testament Him hath God exalted with his right hand as a prince and saviour, to give repentance to Israel, and remission of sins: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Apostles Before the Council…30The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom you had killed by hanging Him on a tree. 31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel. 32We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey Him.”… Cross References God exalted Him to His right hand Acts 2:33 Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. Ephesians 1:20-21 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. as Prince and Savior Acts 3:15 You killed the Author of life, but God raised Him from the dead, and we are witnesses of this fact. Luke 2:11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory, it was fitting for God, for whom and through whom all things exist, to make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering. in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. 2 Timothy 2:25 He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth. Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace to Israel. Romans 15:8 For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, Matthew 15:24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Romans 9:4-5 the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen. Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Luke 24:46-47 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, / and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. Acts 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Treasury of Scripture Him has God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Savior, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. hath. Acts 2:33,36 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear… Acts 4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Psalm 89:19,24 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people… a Prince. Acts 3:15 And killed the Prince of life, whom God hath raised from the dead; whereof we are witnesses. Psalm 2:6-12 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion… 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. a Saviour. Acts 13:23 Of this man's seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus: Isaiah 43:3,11 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee… Isaiah 45:21 Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me. to give. Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. 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. Jeremiah 31:31-33 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah: … forgiveness. Acts 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; Acts 13:38,39 Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: … Mark 2:10 But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to forgive sins, (he saith to the sick of the palsy,) Jump to Previous Change Chief Exalt Exalted Forgiveness Grant Hand Heart High Israel Leader Prince Reformation Remission Repentance Right Ruler Savior Saviour SinsJump to Next Change Chief Exalt Exalted Forgiveness Grant Hand Heart High Israel Leader Prince Reformation Remission Repentance Right Ruler Savior Saviour SinsActs 5 1. After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, 3. at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead; 12. and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles; 14. to the increase of the faith; 17. the apostles are again imprisoned; 19. but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all; 21. when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple, 29. and before the council, 33. they are in danger to be killed; 34. but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten; 41. for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching. God exalted Him to His right hand This phrase emphasizes the divine authority and honor bestowed upon Jesus. In biblical context, the "right hand" is a position of power and favor (Psalm 110:1). The exaltation of Jesus is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 52:13, which speaks of the servant being exalted. This exaltation signifies Jesus' victory over death and His ascension into heaven (Acts 1:9-11). It also reflects the early Christian belief in Jesus' divine nature and His role in the heavenly realm, as seen in Philippians 2:9-11. as Prince and Savior in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe sovereign Creator who exalts Jesus to a position of authority. 2. Jesus Christ Referred to as "Prince and Savior," highlighting His divine authority and role in salvation. 3. Right Hand of God A position of power and honor, signifying Jesus' exalted status. 4. Repentance and Forgiveness The gifts offered through Jesus, emphasizing the purpose of His exaltation. 5. Israel The initial recipients of the message of repentance and forgiveness, representing God's chosen people. Teaching Points Exaltation of ChristRecognize the significance of Jesus being exalted to God's right hand, affirming His divine authority and role as our mediator. Role as Prince and Savior Understand Jesus' dual role as both ruler and redeemer, emphasizing His authority and His sacrificial love. Gift of Repentance Acknowledge that repentance is a gift from God, made possible through Jesus' work, and is essential for a restored relationship with God. Forgiveness of Sins Embrace the forgiveness offered through Christ, which cleanses us and reconciles us to God. Mission to Israel and Beyond Reflect on the initial focus on Israel and the broader mission to all nations, encouraging us to share the message of repentance and forgiveness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 5:31?2. How does Acts 5:31 emphasize Jesus' role as "Prince and Savior"? 3. What does "repentance to Israel" mean for understanding God's plan for salvation? 4. How can we apply Jesus' exaltation to our daily Christian walk? 5. Connect Acts 5:31 with Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's role. 6. How does receiving "forgiveness of sins" influence our relationship with God and others? 7. What does Acts 5:31 reveal about Jesus' role in salvation and repentance? 8. How does Acts 5:31 support the concept of Jesus as a divine leader? 9. Why is repentance emphasized in Acts 5:31, and how does it relate to forgiveness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 5? 11. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 12. Why would a single human sacrifice on a city wall abruptly force Israel's retreat (2 Kings 3:26-27)? 13. Exodus 31:15 - Why does a just and loving God mandate the death penalty for Sabbath-breaking, and how is that reconciled with later biblical teachings on mercy? 14. Hosea 8:10: If alliances were necessary for survival in the ancient Near East, why is Israel condemned for making them? What Does Acts 5:31 Mean God exalted HimThe resurrection did not leave Jesus merely alive again; the Father exalted Him. Acts 2:33 says, “Exalted, therefore, to the right hand of God…”. Philippians 2:9–11 declares that God “highly exalted Him and gave Him the name above every name.” This exaltation: • Validates every promise Jesus made (John 14:6). • Demonstrates His victory over sin, death, and hell (1 Corinthians 15:54–57). • Fulfills Old Testament expectation that Messiah would be raised to honor (Isaiah 52:13). to His right hand The “right hand” is the seat of supreme authority and favor. Psalm 110:1 foretold, “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”, a verse repeatedly applied to Jesus (Hebrews 1:3; Ephesians 1:20–22). At the right hand: • He rules; the throne is active, not ceremonial (1 Peter 3:22). • He intercedes; Hebrews 7:25 says He “always lives to intercede” for believers. • He awaits the final subjection of all rule, power, and authority (1 Corinthians 15:24–26). as Prince and Savior “Prince” stresses leadership—He is the Author of life (Acts 3:15). “Savior” highlights deliverance—“Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you—He is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). Together they show: • He initiates and He rescues; the same Lord who commands also redeems (Hebrews 2:10). • His authority and compassion cannot be separated; Titus 2:13 calls Him “our great God and Savior.” • Believers follow Him as Captain and rest in Him as Deliverer. in order to grant repentance Repentance is not self-generated; it is a gift. Acts 11:18 notes that “God has granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” Additional confirmation comes from 2 Timothy 2:25 and Romans 2:4, where God’s kindness leads to repentance. This gift involves: • Conviction of sin by the Holy Spirit (John 16:8). • A turning of mind and heart toward God (1 Thessalonians 1:9). • Renewal that bears fruit in obedience (Matthew 3:8). and forgiveness of sins Repentance’s twin blessing is forgiveness. Ephesians 1:7 proclaims, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.” Colossians 1:14 echoes the same. This forgiveness is: • Full—“He will remember their sins no more” (Hebrews 8:12). • Free—offered without cost to the sinner because Christ paid in full (1 Peter 2:24). • Final—there is now “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). to Israel Peter’s immediate audience was Israel, the covenant nation that had rejected Messiah. Acts 3:26 reminds them, “God raised up His Servant and sent Him first to you to bless you…” The promise to Israel shows: • God’s faithfulness to Abraham’s descendants (Romans 11:28–29). • A pattern: “first to the Jew, then to the Gentile” (Romans 1:16). • Hope for national restoration when “all Israel will be saved” (Romans 11:26), while individual Jews and Gentiles alike receive salvation now. summary Acts 5:31 compresses the gospel into one sentence. The Father exalted the risen Jesus to the place of highest authority, installing Him as the ruling Prince and rescuing Savior. From that throne He grants the twin gifts of repentance and forgiveness, offered first to Israel but available to all. The verse celebrates the triumph of Christ, the generosity of God, and the sure promise that every repentant sinner will be forgiven through Him. (31) Him hath God exalted.--It is significant that St. Peter should use a word which, while it does not occur as applied to our Lord in the first three Gospels, meets us as so applied in St. John (John 3:14; John 12:32 : "lifted up" in the English version). It had also been used of the righteous sufferer in the LXX. version of Isaiah 3:13, and was afterwards used of the ascended and glorified Christ by St. Paul in Philippians 2:9.A Prince.--See Note on Acts 3:15. . . . Verse 31. - Did God exalt for hath God exalted, A.V.; remission for forgiveness, A.V. With his right hand; i.e. by his mighty power, as the instrument of Christ's exaltation. A Prince (Acts 3:15, note). Repentance first, "a new heart and a new spirit" (Ezekiel 36:26), and forgiveness next (comp. Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19, etc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Greek GodΘεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. exalted ὕψωσεν (hypsōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5312: (a) I raise on high, lift up, (b) I exalt, set on high. From hupsos; to elevate. Him τοῦτον (touton) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. to τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular 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. right hand δεξιᾷ (dexia) Adjective - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1188: On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. [as] Prince Ἀρχηγὸν (Archēgon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 747: Originator, author, founder, prince, leader. From arche and ago; a chief leader. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Savior, Σωτῆρα (Sōtēra) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4990: A savior, deliverer, preserver. From sozo; a deliverer, i.e. God or Christ. [ in order ] to grant δοῦναι (dounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. repentance μετάνοιαν (metanoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3341: From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. forgiveness ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 859: A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. of sins ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's 266: From hamartano; a sin. to Israel. Ἰσραὴλ (Israēl) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2474: Of Hebrew origin; Israel, the adopted name of Jacob, including his descendants. Links Acts 5:31 NIVActs 5:31 NLT Acts 5:31 ESV Acts 5:31 NASB Acts 5:31 KJV Acts 5:31 BibleApps.com Acts 5:31 Biblia Paralela Acts 5:31 Chinese Bible Acts 5:31 French Bible Acts 5:31 Catholic Bible NT Apostles: Acts 5:31 God exalted him with his right hand (Acts of the Apostles Ac) |
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