Acts 10:42

And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the One appointed by God to judge the living and the dead.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Peter addresses Cornelius and his household, recounting the post-resurrection appearances and the apostolic commission to proclaim Christ’s authority. The words — παρὴγγειλεν (parēngeilen) means “He instructed” or “He commanded,” while διαμαρτυράσθαι (diamarturasthai) carries the sense of “to testify fully” or “to warn solemnly.” The thread — The designation of Christ as judge of the living and the dead appears in 2 Timothy 4:1 and 1 Peter 4:5, while 2 Corinthians 5:10 describes the corresponding reality of appearing before Christ’s judgment seat. Why it lands — The text commands believers to publicly proclaim Christ’s appointed role and to acknowledge that all humanity will face divine judgment, requiring a response of faith and accountability.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

Cross-references

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.
2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
Romans 14:9 For this reason Christ died and returned to life, that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
Acts 17:31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.”
Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
Revelation 20:11 Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them.
Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.
Matthew 25:31 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne.
Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.