Parallel Verses New International Version I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. King James Bible Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Darby Bible Translation testifying to both Jews and Greeks repentance towards God, and faith towards our Lord Jesus Christ. World English Bible testifying both to Jews and to Greeks repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus. Young's Literal Translation testifying fully both to Jews and Greeks, toward God reformation, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:21 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTestify both to - Jews and - Greeks - He always began with the Jews; and, in this case, he had preached to them alone for three months, Acts 19:8-10, and only left their synagogues when he found, through their obstinacy, he could do them no good. Repentance toward God, etc. - As all had sinned against God, so all should humble themselves before him against whom they have sinned; but humiliation is no atonement for sin; therefore repentance is insufficient, unless faith in our Lord Jesus Christ accompany it. Repentance disposes and prepares the soul for pardoning mercy; but can never be considered as making compensation for past acts of transgression. This repentance and faith were necessary to the salvation both of Jews and Gentiles; for all had sinned, and come short of God's glory. The Jews must repent, who had sinned so much, and so long, against light and knowledge. The Gentiles must repent, whose scandalous lives were a reproach to man. Faith in Jesus Christ was also indispensably necessary; for a Jew might repent, be sorry for his sin, and suppose that, by a proper discharge of his religious duty, and bringing proper sacrifices, he could conciliate the favor of God: No, this will not do; nothing but faith in Jesus Christ, as the end of the law, and the great and only vicarious sacrifice, will do; hence he testified to them the necessity of faith in this Messiah. The Gentiles might repent of their profligate lives, turn to the true God, and renounce all idolatry: this is well, but it is not sufficient: they also have sinned, and their present amendment and faith can make no atonement for what is past; therefore, they also must believe on the Lord Jesus, who died for their sins, and rose again for their justification. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Testifying. to the Jews. Acts 18:4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the Greeks. 1 Corinthians 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: repentance. Acts 3:19 Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out... Acts 11:18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying... Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent you: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Mark 6:12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent. Luke 13:3,5 I tell you, No: but, except you repent, you shall all likewise perish... Romans 2:4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering... faith. Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, and your house. John 3:15-18,36 That whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life... John 20:31 But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God... Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Library This Person Differs in NothingThis Person differs in nothing, from the Father, but only in this that He is begotten of Him. He is Eternal with the Father, as glorious and as intelligent. He is of the same mind in everything in all worlds, loveth the same objects in as infinite a measure. Is the means by which the Father loveth, acteth, createth, redeemeth, governeth, and perfecteth all things. And the means also by which we see and love the Father: our strength and our eternity. He is the Mediator between God and His creatures. … Thomas Traherne—Centuries of Meditations February 9. "None of These Things Move Me" (Acts xx. 24). Two Essential Things The Minister's Farewell Cross References Mark 1:15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" Luke 16:28 for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.' Acts 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 11:18 When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, "So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life." Acts 18:5 When Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia, Paul devoted himself exclusively to preaching, testifying to the Jews that Jesus was the Messiah. Acts 20:23 I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the good news of God's grace. 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