Bible Strands
Acts 1:6
So when they came together, they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The disciples gather with Jesus after His resurrection and ask whether He will immediately restore political sovereignty to Israel. This inquiry occurs between His promise of Holy Spirit baptism in Acts 1:5 and His reply about the Father’s fixed authority in Acts 1:7.
The words — The text records them ἠρώτων (ērōtōn), meaning "were asking," and κύριε (kurie), meaning "Lord," framing a direct inquiry about timing and authority. These terms anchor the question in a posture of submission while pressing for a specific timeline.
The thread — The question mirrors the political messianic hope recorded in Daniel 7:27 and the premature expectation noted in Luke 19:11. Jesus’ response in Acts 1:7 directly addresses this thread by refusing to disclose the Father’s fixed schedule.
Why it lands — The text plainly records a demand for a specific timeline before Jesus redirects the focus to the Father’s authority. Readers must examine whether they prioritize controlling divine schedules over accepting the present commission.
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The Greek words
King James Version
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
Cross-references
- Luke 19:11 While the people were listening to this, Jesus proceeded to tell them a parable, because He was near Jerusalem and they thought the kingdom of God would appear imminently.
- Luke 17:20 When asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The kingdom of God will not come with observable signs.
- Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
- Matthew 24:3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
- Ezekiel 37:24 My servant David will be king over them, and there will be one shepherd for all of them. They will follow My ordinances and keep and observe My statutes.
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- Jeremiah 33:15 In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
- Luke 22:29 And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as My Father has bestowed one on Me,
- Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.