Acts 13:38
36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
- KJV
- Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
- WEB
- Be it known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man is proclaimed to you remission of sins;
- ASV
- Be it known unto you therefore, brethren, that through this man is proclaimed unto you remission of sins:
- DARBY
- Be it known unto you, therefore, brethren, that through this man remission of sins is preached to you,
- BLB
- Therefore be it known to you⁺, men, brothers, that through this One forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you⁺.
- ÅB
- Så være det dere da vitterlig, brødre, at ved ham forkynnes dere syndenes tilgivelse,
- OTB
- "Derfor, mine venner, la det være kjent for dere at gjennom Jesus blir syndenes tilgivelse forkynt for dere.
- B1930
- Så være det eder da vitterlig, brødre, at ved ham forkynnes eder syndenes forlatelse,
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Luke 24:47
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Read in context1 John 2:12
I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name’s sake.
Read in context2 Corinthians 5:18–21
And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
Read in contextColossians 1:14
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Read in contextActs 5:31
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.
Read in contextActs 28:28
Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it.
Read in contextActs 2:38
Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Read in contextEphesians 1:7
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
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