Bible Strands
Acts 13:38
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses a synagogue audience in Pisidian Antioch, mid-sermon, having just contrasted David's decay with Christ's resurrection. The "brothers" (adelphoi) marks his appeal to a Jewish or God-fearing hearers.
The words — Γνωστὸν (gnōston), aorist imperative of "know," is a declaration of fact, not a suggestion. Διὰ (dia), "through," names the sole mechanism by which forgiveness reaches the hearer.
The thread — Luke 24:47 predates the sermon with the same proclamation: forgiveness in His name to all nations. 2 Corinthians 5:18 supplies the divine source (reconciliation through Christ); 1 John 2:12 states the result (sins forgiven through His name).
Why it lands — The verse presents forgiveness as a completed act mediated by a person, not a program or a moral achievement. It demands the hearer's only response is to receive what has already been proclaimed.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Cross-references
- Luke 24:47 and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.
- 2 Corinthians 5:18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
- 1 John 2:12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.
- Acts 5:31 God exalted Him to His right hand as Prince and Savior, in order to grant repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.
- Colossians 1:14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
- 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 28:28 Be advised, therefore, that God’s salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!”
- Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace
- John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
- Acts 4:10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.